US Bridges

FAP 5 350142F over CSX Railroad

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0050027

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,859
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 350142F over CSX Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 5 350142F over CSX Railroad in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 27,859 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,574 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 5 350142F
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60575, -88.81564
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,859 (2021)
Projected traffic44,574 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 350142F over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 350142F over CSX Railroad 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 350142F over CSX Railroad carry?

About 27,859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 350142F over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 350142F over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.