US Bridges

FAS 152 over I40

Poor

Madison County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.W.Of Henderson Co. · Structure no. 57I00400051

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,127
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 152 over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 152 over I40 in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,403 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 152
CrossesI40
Location1.5 Mi.W.Of Henderson Co.
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7178, -88.634
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2021)
Projected traffic3,403 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 152 over I40 built?

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

What condition is FAS 152 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 152 over I40 carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 152 over I40?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 152 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.