US Bridges

FAP 5 297356E over Ic Railroad

Good

Obion County, Tennessee · 4.8 Mi.S.Of Union City · Structure no. 66SR0050009

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,131
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 5 297356E over Ic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 5 297356E over Ic Railroad in Obion 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 3,131 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,691 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAP 5 297356E
CrossesIc Railroad
Location4.8 Mi.S.Of Union City
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates36.34072, -89.0695
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,131 (2021)
Projected traffic4,691 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 5 297356E over Ic Railroad built?

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

What condition is FAP 5 297356E over Ic 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 5 297356E over Ic Railroad carry?

About 3,131 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 5 297356E over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 5 297356E over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.