US Bridges

FAP 29 841854N over Southern Railway

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · 9.22 Mi.N.Of Wartburg · Structure no. 65SR0290029

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
381 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,088
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 29 841854N over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 29 841854N over Southern Railway in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,088 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,558 by 2041. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 29 841854N
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location9.22 Mi.N.Of Wartburg
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.21798, -84.6669
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,088 (2021)
Projected traffic4,558 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 29 841854N over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 29 841854N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 29 841854N over Southern Railway carry?

About 3,088 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 29 841854N over Southern Railway?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 29 841854N over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.