US Bridges

FAP 55 349493H over Cfw Railroad

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · .5 MI S of SR56 · Structure no. 89SR0550007

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,025
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 55 349493H over Cfw Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 55 349493H over Cfw Railroad in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 117 ft (35.7 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 349493H
CrossesCfw Railroad
Location.5 MI S of SR56
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67538, -85.77556
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesRailroad
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$583,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 55 349493H over Cfw Railroad built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 55 349493H over Cfw 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 55 349493H over Cfw Railroad carry?

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

How long is FAP 55 349493H over Cfw Railroad?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 55 349493H over Cfw Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.