US Bridges

FAP 62 over Southern Railroad

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · Near Wartburg · Structure no. 65SR0620027

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 62 over Southern Railroad in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

CarriesFAP 62
CrossesSouthern Railroad
LocationNear Wartburg
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates36.12198, -84.65283
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed90.7 mi (146 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over Southern 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 62 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 216 ft (65.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.