US Bridges

FAP 19 over I40

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 4MI SE of Brownsville · Structure no. 38I00400039

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 19 over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 19 over I40 in Haywood 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 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 1,749 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 19
CrossesI40
Location4MI SE of Brownsville
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.55722, -89.1897
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,749 (2021)
Projected traffic2,798 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 19 over I40 built?

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

What condition is FAP 19 over I40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 19 over I40 carry?

About 1,749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 19 over I40?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 19 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.