FAP 61 over Clinch River
FairPosted for loadAnderson County, Tennessee · 0.48 Mi.W. Jct.Fas 2397 · Structure no. 01SR0610015
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 674 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,580
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 61 over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 61 over Clinch River in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 19,580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,173 by 2041. The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 61 over Clinch River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is FAP 61 over Clinch River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 61 over Clinch River carry?
About 19,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 61 over Clinch River?
The structure is 674 ft (205.4 m) long with a longest span of 211 ft (64.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 61 over Clinch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.