FAP 61 over Poplar Creek
GoodAnderson County, Tennessee · 0.42 Mi.W.Jct.Fas 2609 · Structure no. 01SR0610001
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,343
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 61 over Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 61 over Poplar Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 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.
It carries about 19,343 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,168 by 2041. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 61 over Poplar Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is FAP 61 over Poplar Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 61 over Poplar Creek carry?
About 19,343 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 61 over Poplar Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 61 over Poplar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.