US Bridges

FAP 25 over SR 25 / SR 24

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 1 MI NW JCT SR24&SR53 · Structure no. 80SR0240019

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,646
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 25 over SR 25 / SR 24 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 25 over SR 25 / SR 24 in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,646 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,043 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 25
CrossesSR 25 / SR 24
Location1 MI NW JCT SR24&SR53
RouteState Highway 25
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23594, -85.94575
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,646 (2021)
Projected traffic16,043 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$328,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 25 over SR 25 / SR 24 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 25 over SR 25 / SR 24 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 25 over SR 25 / SR 24 carry?

About 9,646 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 25 over SR 25 / SR 24?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 25 over SR 25 / SR 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.