US Bridges

FAP 68 over Southern Railway

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · 1MI N. of JCT SR2 & SR322 · Structure no. 62SR3220001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,395
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 68 over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 68 over Southern Railway in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,395 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,032 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 68
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location1MI N. of JCT SR2 & SR322
RouteState Highway 322
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.60893, -84.45737
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,395 (2021)
Projected traffic7,032 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 68 over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 68 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 68 over Southern Railway carry?

About 4,395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 68 over Southern Railway?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 68 over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.