US Bridges

FAP 100 over SR 18

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · .6 Mi.W.Of Chickasaw Park · Structure no. 35SR0180021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,746
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over SR 18 is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 100 over SR 18 in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 2,746 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,114 by 2041. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesSR 18
Location.6 Mi.W.Of Chickasaw Park
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36461, -88.90786
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,746 (2021)
Projected traffic4,114 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 100 over SR 18 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 100 over SR 18 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over SR 18 carry?

About 2,746 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over SR 18?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over SR 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.