US Bridges

FAP 109 over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI SW JCT SR25&SR174 · Structure no. 83SR1090027

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,156
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 109 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 109 over CSX Railroad in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28,156 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,016 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 109
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.9 MI SW JCT SR25&SR174
RouteState Highway SR109
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38205, -86.47044
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,156 (2021)
Projected traffic48,016 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 109 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 109 over CSX 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 109 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 28,156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 109 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 109 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.