US Bridges

FAP 28 over Cold Spring Cove Branch

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 3.82 Mi.Ne.Of Pikeville · Structure no. 04SR0280039

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,319
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Cold Spring Cove Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 28 over Cold Spring Cove Branch in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 4,319 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,672 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 28
CrossesCold Spring Cove Branch
Location3.82 Mi.Ne.Of Pikeville
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66147, -85.14792
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,319 (2021)
Projected traffic6,672 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Cold Spring Cove Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over Cold Spring Cove Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Cold Spring Cove Branch carry?

About 4,319 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Cold Spring Cove Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Cold Spring Cove Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.