US Bridges

FAP 5 over Cypress CR & Icg RR

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 0.2 MI W of Selmer · Structure no. 55SR0050024

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over Cypress CR & Icg RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 5 over Cypress CR & Icg RR in McNairy 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 9,709 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,328 by 2040. The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesCypress CR & Icg RR
Location0.2 MI W of Selmer
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15039, -88.59975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,709 (2021)
Projected traffic15,328 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 over Cypress CR & Icg RR built?

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

What condition is FAP 5 over Cypress CR & Icg RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 5 over Cypress CR & Icg RR carry?

About 9,709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over Cypress CR & Icg RR?

The structure is 353 ft (107.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over Cypress CR & Icg RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.