US Bridges

FAP 402 (sr 40) over SR 33 & CSX RR

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · .34 Mi.East of Bradley CO · Structure no. 70SR0330009

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,880
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 402 (sr 40) over SR 33 & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 402 (sr 40) over SR 33 & CSX RR in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 14,880 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,432 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 402 (sr 40)
CrossesSR 33 & CSX RR
Location.34 Mi.East of Bradley CO
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12693, -84.71782
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,880 (2021)
Projected traffic34,432 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 402 (sr 40) over SR 33 & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 402 (sr 40) over SR 33 & CSX RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 402 (sr 40) over SR 33 & CSX RR carry?

About 14,880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 402 (sr 40) over SR 33 & CSX RR?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 402 (sr 40) over SR 33 & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.