US Bridges

FAP 61 over Clinch River

GoodPosted for load

Anderson County, Tennessee · 0.48 Mi.W.Jct.Fas 2397 · Structure no. 01SR0610016

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
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 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 19,580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,173 by 2042. 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).

CarriesFAP 61
CrossesClinch River
Location0.48 Mi.W.Jct.Fas 2397
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates36.1224, -84.11497
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length674 ft (205.4 m)
Longest span211 ft (64.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,580 (2021)
Projected traffic31,173 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 61 over Clinch River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 61 over Clinch River 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 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.