FAS 56
Carrying FAS 56 over SR 56
0.3 MI NE OF BAXTER, Putnam, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAS 56
The FAS 56 bridge in Putnam, Tennessee carries FAS 56 over SR 56. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 564 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAS 56 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
- 1968
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 564 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 71SR0560001
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 FAS 56 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 FAS 56 against other structures in Putnam 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 FAS 56?
FAS 56 in Putnam, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAS 56 inspected?
FAS 56'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 564 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 56 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 FAS 56?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FAS 56.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 56?
Ownership is not specified for FAS 56 in the NBI.
How old is FAS 56 and does age affect safety?
FAS 56 was built in 1968, making it 58 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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