US Bridges

FAP 55 over Barren Fork River

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · .5 MI S of SR1 · Structure no. 89SR0550005

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
742 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,025
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 55 over Barren Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 55 over Barren Fork River in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 9,025 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,440 by 2042. The structure is 742 ft (226.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 55
CrossesBarren Fork River
Location.5 MI S of SR1
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.6728, -85.77672
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length742 ft (226.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,025 (2021)
Projected traffic14,440 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 55 over Barren Fork River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 55 over Barren Fork 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 55 over Barren Fork River carry?

About 9,025 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 55 over Barren Fork River?

The structure is 742 ft (226.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 55 over Barren Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.