US Bridges

FAP 5 over SR 186

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · N of Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0050044

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 over SR 186 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 5 over SR 186 in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,115 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,720 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 5
CrossesSR 186
LocationN of Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73347, -88.85008
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,115 (2021)
Projected traffic20,720 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over SR 186 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 5 over SR 186 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 over SR 186 carry?

About 12,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 over SR 186?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 over SR 186?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.