US Bridges

FAP 61 over Sou Rwy SR330 & Nfa A39

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · In Oliver Springs · Structure no. 01SR0610023

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
494 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,343
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 61 over Sou Rwy SR330 & Nfa A39 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 61 over Sou Rwy SR330 & Nfa A39 in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 19,343 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,168 by 2041. The structure is 494 ft (150.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 61
CrossesSou Rwy SR330 & Nfa A39
LocationIn Oliver Springs
RouteState Highway 61
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04597, -84.33957
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length494 ft (150.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,343 (2021)
Projected traffic29,168 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 61 over Sou Rwy SR330 & Nfa A39 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 61 over Sou Rwy SR330 & Nfa A39 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 61 over Sou Rwy SR330 & Nfa A39 carry?

About 19,343 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 61 over Sou Rwy SR330 & Nfa A39?

The structure is 494 ft (150.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 61 over Sou Rwy SR330 & Nfa A39?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.