US Bridges

FAP 28 over SR-28 / I-24

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · 3 Mi. N. Nickajack Dam · Structure no. 58I00240065

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,776
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over SR-28 / I-24 is a concrete continuous frame carrying FAP 28 over SR-28 / I-24 in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,776 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,042 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesSR-28 / I-24
Location3 Mi. N. Nickajack Dam
RouteState Highway 28
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.049, -85.63078
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,776 (2021)
Projected traffic14,042 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over SR-28 / I-24 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over SR-28 / I-24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over SR-28 / I-24 carry?

About 8,776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over SR-28 / I-24?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over SR-28 / I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.