US Bridges

FAP 1 Ramp M over SR 1

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.3 MI NW JCT SR1&SR268 · Structure no. 75SR0010047

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 Ramp M over SR 1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 Ramp M over SR 1 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 39,759 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,614 by 2042. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1 Ramp M
CrossesSR 1
Location3.3 MI NW JCT SR1&SR268
RouteU.S. Route SR001
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9021, -86.44875
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,759 (2021)
Projected traffic63,614 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAP 1 Ramp M over SR 1 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 Ramp M over SR 1 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 Ramp M over SR 1 carry?

About 39,759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 Ramp M over SR 1?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 Ramp M over SR 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.