US Bridges

FAP 1 over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI SW JCT SR69A&SR191 · Structure no. 03SR0010027

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over Cypress Creek in Benton 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,148 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,237 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.8 MI SW JCT SR69A&SR191
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.02986, -88.09961
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,148 (2021)
Projected traffic8,237 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1 over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 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 1 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 5,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.