US Bridges

FAP 1 over SR 55

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · City of Mcminnville · Structure no. 89SR0010017

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,431
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over SR 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over SR 55 in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,431 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,290 by 2042. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSR 55
LocationCity of Mcminnville
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6963, -85.80359
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,431 (2021)
Projected traffic18,290 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 over SR 55 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over SR 55 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 over SR 55 carry?

About 11,431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over SR 55?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over SR 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.