US Bridges

FAS 1 over I40

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI W Madison CO Li · Structure no. 38I00400045

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
381 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1 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 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 4,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,315 by 2042. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesI40
Location1.2 MI W Madison CO Li
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58517, -89.09456
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,572 (2021)
Projected traffic7,315 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1 over I40 built?

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

What condition is FAS 1 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 FAS 1 over I40 carry?

About 4,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over I40?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.