US Bridges

FAP 57 732072A over Southern Railway

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · 5.7 Mi.West of Middleton · Structure no. 35SR0570009

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 732072A over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 57 732072A over Southern Railway in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesFAP 57 732072A
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location5.7 Mi.West of Middleton
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates35.04652, -88.99993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2021)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
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 57 732072A over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 57 732072A 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 57 732072A over Southern Railway carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 732072A over Southern Railway?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 732072A over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.