US Bridges

FAU 112 348173E over CSX Railroad

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · In Clarksville Tn · Structure no. 63SR0760003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,779
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 112 348173E over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 112 348173E over CSX Railroad in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 11,779 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,584 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAU 112 348173E
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Clarksville Tn
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates36.52682, -87.3488
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,779 (2021)
Projected traffic23,584 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$433,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 112 348173E over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 112 348173E over CSX Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 112 348173E over CSX Railroad carry?

About 11,779 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 112 348173E over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 112 348173E over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.