US Bridges

FAP 56 over SR-56 / I-40

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · .6 Mi.N.Of Dekalb Co. · Structure no. 71I00400007

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,795
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over SR-56 / I-40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 56 over SR-56 / I-40 in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 66 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 6,795 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,872 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesSR-56 / I-40
Location.6 Mi.N.Of Dekalb Co.
RouteState Highway 56
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0896, -85.72425
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,795 (2021)
Projected traffic10,872 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 56 over SR-56 / I-40 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FAP 56 over SR-56 / I-40 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 56 over SR-56 / I-40 carry?

About 6,795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 56 over SR-56 / I-40?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over SR-56 / I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.