US Bridges

FAP 24 over SR 24/SR109

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 4.95 M NW JCT I40&SR109 · Structure no. 95SR0240023

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 24 over SR 24/SR109 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 24 over SR 24/SR109 in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,160 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 24
CrossesSR 24/SR109
Location4.95 M NW JCT I40&SR109
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.23272, -86.4293
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2021)
Projected traffic24,160 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 24 over SR 24/SR109 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 24 over SR 24/SR109 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 24 over SR 24/SR109 carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 24 over SR 24/SR109?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 24 over SR 24/SR109?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.