US Bridges

FAU 135 over SR135 / I-40 Wbl

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · SR135 / I-40 JCT · Structure no. 71I00400069

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,322
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 135 over SR135 / I-40 Wbl is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 135 over SR135 / I-40 Wbl in Putnam 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 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 21,322 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,115 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 135
CrossesSR135 / I-40 Wbl
LocationSR135 / I-40 JCT
RouteState Highway 135
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13638, -85.52945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,322 (2021)
Projected traffic34,115 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAU 135 over SR135 / I-40 Wbl built?

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

What condition is FAU 135 over SR135 / I-40 Wbl 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 135 over SR135 / I-40 Wbl carry?

About 21,322 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 135 over SR135 / I-40 Wbl?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 135 over SR135 / I-40 Wbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.