US Bridges

FAP 215 297329H over Ic Railroad

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · In South Fulton · Structure no. 66FA0051003

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 215 297329H over Ic Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 215 297329H over Ic Railroad in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,019 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,350 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 215 297329H
CrossesIc Railroad
LocationIn South Fulton
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49178, -88.89247
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,019 (2021)
Projected traffic9,350 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 215 297329H over Ic Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 215 297329H over Ic Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 215 297329H over Ic Railroad carry?

About 6,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 215 297329H over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 215 297329H over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.