US Bridges

FAP 218 over Kwt RR & Branch

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · W of Paris · Structure no. 40SR2180015

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
412 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,306
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 218 over Kwt RR & Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 218 over Kwt RR & Branch in Henry County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,290 by 2042. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 218
CrossesKwt RR & Branch
LocationW of Paris
RouteState Highway 218
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28194, -88.36161
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,306 (2021)
Projected traffic5,290 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 218 over Kwt RR & Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 218 over Kwt RR & Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 218 over Kwt RR & Branch carry?

About 3,306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 218 over Kwt RR & Branch?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 218 over Kwt RR & Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.