US Bridges

FAP 2 731535S over Southern Railway

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · .15 Mi.E.Of Sweetwater · Structure no. 62SR0020007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 2 731535S over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 2 731535S over Southern Railway in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,141 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 2 731535S
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location.15 Mi.E.Of Sweetwater
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates35.62645, -84.44698
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,141 (2021)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$487,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 731535S over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 2 731535S over Southern Railway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 2 731535S over Southern Railway carry?

About 3,141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 731535S over Southern Railway?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 731535S over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.