US Bridges

FAP 57 732063B over Southern Railway

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · In Pocahontas · Structure no. 35SR0570025

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,737
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 57 732063B over Southern Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 57 732063B over Southern Railway in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 90 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 1,737 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,622 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 57 732063B
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationIn Pocahontas
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05244, -88.80111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,737 (2021)
Projected traffic2,622 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$962,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 57 732063B over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is FAP 57 732063B 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 732063B over Southern Railway carry?

About 1,737 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 57 732063B over Southern Railway?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 57 732063B over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.