US Bridges

FAP 403 (sr 55) over SR 55 (br) & Cf&w RR

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · City of Mcminnville · Structure no. 89SR0550009

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
368 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 403 (sr 55) over SR 55 (br) & Cf&w RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 403 (sr 55) over SR 55 (br) & Cf&w RR in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12,242 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,587 by 2042. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 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 403 (sr 55)
CrossesSR 55 (br) & Cf&w RR
LocationCity of Mcminnville
RouteState Highway 55
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.65129, -85.81186
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,242 (2021)
Projected traffic19,587 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 403 (sr 55) over SR 55 (br) & Cf&w RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 403 (sr 55) over SR 55 (br) & Cf&w RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 403 (sr 55) over SR 55 (br) & Cf&w RR carry?

About 12,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 403 (sr 55) over SR 55 (br) & Cf&w RR?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 403 (sr 55) over SR 55 (br) & Cf&w RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.