US Bridges

FAP 391 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · .6 Mile South of Camden · Structure no. 03SR0010017

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,395
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 391 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 391 over Cypress Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3,395 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,432 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 391
CrossesCypress Creek
Location.6 Mile South of Camden
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04197, -88.08486
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,395 (2021)
Projected traffic5,432 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$472,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 391 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 391 over Cypress 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 391 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 3,395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 391 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 391 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.