US Bridges

FAP 153 841994R over Southern Railway

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1 Mi. N of Tn River · Structure no. 33SR1530025

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,866
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 153 841994R over Southern Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 153 841994R over Southern Railway in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51,866 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,510 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 153 841994R
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location1 Mi. N of Tn River
RouteState Highway 153
Coordinates35.11755, -85.23382
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,866 (2021)
Projected traffic77,510 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 153 841994R over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAP 153 841994R over Southern Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 153 841994R over Southern Railway carry?

About 51,866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 153 841994R over Southern Railway?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 153 841994R over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.