US Bridges

FAS 156 over SR-156 / I-24

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 5.2 Mi.E.Of New Hope · Structure no. 58I00240045

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,419
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 156 over SR-156 / I-24 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 156 over SR-156 / I-24 in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,419 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 156
CrossesSR-156 / I-24
Location5.2 Mi.E.Of New Hope
RouteState Highway 156
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01495, -85.54072
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,419 (2021)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 156 over SR-156 / I-24 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 156 over SR-156 / I-24 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 156 over SR-156 / I-24 carry?

About 1,419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 156 over SR-156 / I-24?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 156 over SR-156 / I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.