US Bridges

FAP 374 over Red River

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · In Clarksville · Structure no. 63S62701005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
414 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,931
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 374 over Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 374 over Red River in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 25,931 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,696 by 2041. The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 374
CrossesRed River
LocationIn Clarksville
RouteState Highway 374
Coordinates36.52622, -87.2794
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,931 (2021)
Projected traffic37,696 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 374 over Red River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 374 over Red River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 374 over Red River carry?

About 25,931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAP 374 over Red River?

The structure is 414 ft (126.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 374 over Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.