US Bridges

FAP 19 over SR-19 / SR-209

Fair

Lauderdale County, Tennessee · SR-19 · Structure no. 49SR0190043

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,476
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 19 over SR-19 / SR-209 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 19 over SR-19 / SR-209 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,476 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,654 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 19
CrossesSR-19 / SR-209
LocationSR-19
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLauderdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72506, -89.54645
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,476 (2021)
Projected traffic6,654 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 19 over SR-19 / SR-209 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 19 over SR-19 / SR-209 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 19 over SR-19 / SR-209 carry?

About 4,476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 19 over SR-19 / SR-209?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 19 over SR-19 / SR-209?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.