US Bridges

FAP 5 299409H over Ic RR

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · 5.5 Mi. N. of I-40 · Structure no. 57SR0050031

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,652
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 299409H over Ic RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 5 299409H over Ic RR in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 30,652 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,021 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 5 299409H
CrossesIc RR
Location5.5 Mi. N. of I-40
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates35.73975, -88.84822
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,652 (2021)
Projected traffic43,021 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 299409H over Ic RR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 299409H over Ic 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 299409H over Ic RR carry?

About 30,652 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 299409H over Ic RR?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 299409H over Ic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.