US Bridges

FAP 30 731574H over Southern Railway

FairPosted for load

McMinn County, Tennessee · In Athens City Limits · Structure no. 54SR0300013

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 731574H over Southern Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 30 731574H over Southern Railway in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 89 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,960 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 30 731574H
CrossesSouthern Railway
LocationIn Athens City Limits
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.44885, -84.59787
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,350 (2021)
Projected traffic22,960 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$872,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 731574H over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is FAP 30 731574H 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 30 731574H over Southern Railway carry?

About 14,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 731574H over Southern Railway?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 731574H over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.