FAP 70 730216V over Southern Railway
PoorHawkins County, Tennessee · .4 M W of SR066 · Structure no. 37SR0700009
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,196
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 70 730216V over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 70 730216V over Southern Railway in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,196 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,114 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 70 730216V over Southern Railway built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 70 730216V over Southern Railway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 70 730216V over Southern Railway carry?
About 3,196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 70 730216V over Southern Railway?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 70 730216V over Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.