US Bridges

FAP 186 over FAU 3042

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson · Structure no. 57FA0053007

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,008
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 186 over FAU 3042 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 186 over FAU 3042 in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 31,008 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,613 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 186
CrossesFAU 3042
LocationIn Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63833, -88.84947
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,008 (2021)
Projected traffic49,613 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 186 over FAU 3042 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 186 over FAU 3042 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 186 over FAU 3042 carry?

About 31,008 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 186 over FAU 3042?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 186 over FAU 3042?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.