FAP 55
Carrying FAP 55 over SR 55 NBL
SR55/I-24 IN MANCHESTER, Coffee, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAP 55
The FAP 55 bridge in Coffee, Tennessee carries FAP 55 over SR 55 NBL. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 37,703 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAP 55 compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1973
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 37,703 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 16I00240029
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP 55 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAP 55 against other structures in Coffee and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAP 55?
FAP 55 in Coffee, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAP 55 inspected?
FAP 55's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 37,703 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 55 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAP 55?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FAP 55.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 55?
Ownership is not specified for FAP 55 in the NBI.
How old is FAP 55 and does age affect safety?
FAP 55 was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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