US Bridges

FAP 5 297781F over Icg RR

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0050020

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 297781F over Icg RR is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 5 297781F over Icg RR in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 44,043 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,814 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5 297781F
CrossesIcg RR
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.581, -88.8145
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,043 (2021)
Projected traffic61,814 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 297781F over Icg RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 297781F over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 297781F over Icg RR carry?

About 44,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 297781F over Icg RR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 297781F over Icg RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.