US Bridges

FAP 32 730388D over Southern Railway

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · .5 M Wolf White Pine · Structure no. 45SR0320001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,147
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 32 730388D over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 32 730388D over Southern Railway in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 7,147 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,882 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAP 32 730388D
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location.5 M Wolf White Pine
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.10582, -83.28249
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,147 (2021)
Projected traffic11,882 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 32 730388D over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 32 730388D over Southern Railway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 32 730388D over Southern Railway carry?

About 7,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 32 730388D over Southern Railway?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 32 730388D over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.