US Bridges

FAP 186 over I40

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57I00400025

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,615
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 186 over I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 186 over I40 in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 39,615 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,309 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 173 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 186
CrossesI40
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66331, -88.854
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (38.9 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.8 m)
Roadway width172 ft (52.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,615 (2021)
Projected traffic64,309 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 186 over I40 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 186 over I40 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 I40 carry?

About 39,615 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 186 over I40?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (38.9 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 186 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.