US Bridges

FAP 61 over I75

GoodPosted for load

Anderson County, Tennessee · 2.9 M W Clinch R. · Structure no. 01I00750018

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,933
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 61 over I75 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 61 over I75 in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27,933 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,421 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 61
CrossesI75
Location2.9 M W Clinch R.
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates36.16668, -84.08225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,933 (2021)
Projected traffic29,421 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 61 over I75 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 61 over I75 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 61 over I75 carry?

About 27,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 61 over I75?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 61 over I75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.