Fau 5696 over Cumberland River

Poor Condition92 years old6,931 vehicles/day

Location

StateTennessee
CountySmith
LocationIn The City Of Carthage
CarriesFau 5696
CrossesCumberland River
Coordinates36.24693, -85.95655

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length1412.1 ft (430.4 m)
Max Span315.9 ft (96.3 m)
Deck Width27.2 ft (8.3 m)
Deck Area3572.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1934 (reconstructed 2014)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,931 (2021)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number800A3920001

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