US Bridges

FAP 30 over SR 111

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · In Spencer · Structure no. 88SR0300005

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
988
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over SR 111 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 30 over SR 111 in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 988 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 30
CrossesSR 111
LocationIn Spencer
RouteState Highway 30
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74404, -85.45768
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic988 (2021)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 over SR 111 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over SR 111 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 30 over SR 111 carry?

About 988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over SR 111?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over SR 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.