US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over SR 24 / I40

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · Southeast of Cookeville · Structure no. 71I00400037

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,195
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over SR 24 / I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over SR 24 / I40 in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 9,195 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,712 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesSR 24 / I40
LocationSoutheast of Cookeville
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13638, -85.45029
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,195 (2021)
Projected traffic14,712 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 401 (sr 24) over SR 24 / I40 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over SR 24 / I40 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 401 (sr 24) over SR 24 / I40 carry?

About 9,195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 401 (sr 24) over SR 24 / I40?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over SR 24 / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.