US Bridges

FAP 374 over West Fork Red River

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 2.5 M West SR 48 · Structure no. 63SR3740009

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
469 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,643
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 374 over West Fork Red River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 374 over West Fork Red River in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 40,643 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,480 by 2041. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 374
CrossesWest Fork Red River
Location2.5 M West SR 48
RouteState Highway 374
Coordinates36.5803, -87.35854
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,643 (2021)
Projected traffic62,480 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 374 over West Fork Red River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 374 over West Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 374 over West Fork Red River carry?

About 40,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 374 over West Fork Red River?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 374 over West Fork Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.