US Bridges

FAU 1258 297434J over Cnic Railroad

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · In Ripley · Structure no. 49SR0190033

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,194
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1258 297434J over Cnic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 1258 297434J over Cnic Railroad in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,194 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,573 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1258 297434J
CrossesCnic Railroad
LocationIn Ripley
RouteCity Street 1258
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74264, -89.52942
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,194 (2021)
Projected traffic5,573 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1258 297434J over Cnic Railroad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1258 297434J over Cnic Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1258 297434J over Cnic Railroad carry?

About 4,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1258 297434J over Cnic Railroad?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1258 297434J over Cnic Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.