US Bridges

FAP 1 over Tennessee River

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Tennessee · Benton-Humphreys CO Line · Structure no. 03SR0010023

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,207 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,419
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Tennessee River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying FAP 1 over Tennessee River in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,419 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,670 by 2042. The structure is 2,207 ft (672.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesTennessee River
LocationBenton-Humphreys CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.01702, -88.00422
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,207 ft (672.7 m)
Longest span411 ft (125.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,419 (2021)
Projected traffic8,670 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$17.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Tennessee River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Tennessee River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Tennessee River carry?

About 5,419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Tennessee River?

The structure is 2,207 ft (672.7 m) long with a longest span of 411 ft (125.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Tennessee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.