US Bridges

FAU 2716 731391P over Southern Railway

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Jefferson County, Tennessee · In Jefferson City · Structure no. 45F00290003

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,581
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 2716 731391P over Southern Railway is a steel truss - thru carrying FAU 2716 731391P over Southern Railway in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 80 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,696 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 2716 731391P
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationIn Jefferson City
RouteCity Street 2716
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13032, -83.48219
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,581 (2021)
Projected traffic2,696 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 2716 731391P over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FAU 2716 731391P over Southern Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 2716 731391P over Southern Railway carry?

About 1,581 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 2716 731391P over Southern Railway?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 2716 731391P over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.