US Bridges

FAP 1 348487B over L&n Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · 1 M W of SR205 · Structure no. 79SR0010030

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,719
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 348487B over L&n Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 348487B over L&n Railroad in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 99 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 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 17,719 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,350 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 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 1 348487B
CrossesL&n Railroad
Location1 M W of SR205
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.28469, -89.69147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,719 (2021)
Projected traffic28,350 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1 348487B over L&n Railroad built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FAP 1 348487B over L&n Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 348487B over L&n Railroad carry?

About 17,719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 348487B over L&n Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 348487B over L&n Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.