US Bridges

FAP 56 over Cfw Railroad

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · In Mcminnville · Structure no. 89SR0560007

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,127
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 56 over Cfw Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 56 over Cfw Railroad in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,127 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,970 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 56
CrossesCfw Railroad
LocationIn Mcminnville
RouteState Highway 56
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67955, -85.77003
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,127 (2021)
Projected traffic7,970 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 56 over Cfw Railroad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 56 over Cfw Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 56 over Cfw Railroad carry?

About 6,127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 56 over Cfw Railroad?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 56 over Cfw Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.