US Bridges

FAP 3 299506S over Ic Railroad

Fair

Obion County, Tennessee · Near Union City · Structure no. 66SR0030019

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 3 299506S over Ic Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 3 299506S over Ic Railroad in Obion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,939 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,928 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 3 299506S
CrossesIc Railroad
LocationNear Union City
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyObion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44803, -89.05519
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,939 (2021)
Projected traffic14,928 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3 299506S over Ic Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 3 299506S 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 3 299506S over Ic Railroad carry?

About 8,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 3 299506S over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 3 299506S over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.