US Bridges

FAP 30 over Glade Creek

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 1 MI JCT of SR101 · Structure no. 04SR0300003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 30 over Glade Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 1,467 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 87 mi (140 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 30
CrossesGlade Creek
Location1 MI JCT of SR101
RouteState Highway 30
CountyBledsoe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.67552, -85.25348
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,467 (2021)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed87 mi (140 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$277,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over Glade 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 30 over Glade Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 30 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.