US Bridges

FAP 1 over I40

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 3.1 Mi.N.E.Of Jackson · Structure no. 57I00400042

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,931
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over I40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over I40 in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 9,931 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,790 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesI40
Location3.1 Mi.N.E.Of Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.68069, -88.74303
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,931 (2021)
Projected traffic14,790 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$866,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over I40 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FAP 1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over I40 carry?

About 9,931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over I40?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.