US Bridges

FAP 30 over Bradden Creek

Good

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 1.1 Mi.Se.Van Buren Co. · Structure no. 04SR0300001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Bradden Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 30 over Bradden Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

CarriesFAP 30
CrossesBradden Creek
Location1.1 Mi.Se.Van Buren Co.
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates35.684, -85.27681
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2021)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 over Bradden Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over Bradden Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 30 over Bradden Creek carry?

About 1,467 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Bradden Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Bradden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.