US Bridges

FAP 8 over Collins River

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 3 MI SE of SR127 · Structure no. 89SR0080001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 8 over Collins River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 8 over Collins River in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,747 by 2041. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 8
CrossesCollins River
Location3 MI SE of SR127
RouteState Highway 8
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.64502, -85.68808
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,747 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 8 over Collins River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 8 over Collins River 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 8 over Collins River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 8 over Collins River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 8 over Collins River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.