US Bridges

FAP 52 841844H over Southern Railway

Fair

Scott County, Tennessee · .19 Mi.East of Morgan Co. · Structure no. 76SR0520001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,259
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 52 841844H over Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 52 841844H over Southern Railway in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,882 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesFAP 52 841844H
CrossesSouthern Railway
Location.19 Mi.East of Morgan Co.
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates36.33446, -84.60665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2021)
Projected traffic1,882 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 52 841844H over Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 52 841844H over Southern Railway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 52 841844H over Southern Railway carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 52 841844H over Southern Railway?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 52 841844H over Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.