US Bridges

FAP 68 347962A over CSX Railroad

Good

Polk County, Tennessee · In Farner · Structure no. 70SR0680009

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,032
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 68 347962A over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 68 347962A over CSX Railroad in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,651 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP 68 347962A
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Farner
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates35.15495, -84.31592
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2021)
Projected traffic1,651 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 68 347962A over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 68 347962A over CSX 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 68 347962A over CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 68 347962A over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 68 347962A over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.