US Bridges

FAP 1 over Hunting Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.E.Of Carroll County · Structure no. 03SR0010001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Hunting Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over Hunting Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 5,761 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,218 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesHunting Creek
Location.5 Mi.E.Of Carroll County
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.03433, -88.20575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,761 (2021)
Projected traffic9,218 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$505,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FAP 1 over Hunting 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Hunting Creek carry?

About 5,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.