US Bridges

FAP 64 over Puncheon Camp Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Tennessee · 7 Mi.E.Of Wartrace · Structure no. 02SR0640041

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,332
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 64 over Puncheon Camp Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 64 over Puncheon Camp Creek in Bedford 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 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,480 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 64
CrossesPuncheon Camp Creek
Location7 Mi.E.Of Wartrace
RouteState Highway 64
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.59895, -86.25954
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2021)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 64 over Puncheon Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 64 over Puncheon Camp Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 64 over Puncheon Camp Creek carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 64 over Puncheon Camp Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 64 over Puncheon Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.