US Bridges

FAP 30 over Sequatchie River

Fair

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · In Pikeville City Limits · Structure no. 04SR0300007

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
725 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,637
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Sequatchie River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 30 over Sequatchie River in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 2,637 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,744 by 2041. The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 40.4 mi (65 km).

CarriesFAP 30
CrossesSequatchie River
LocationIn Pikeville City Limits
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates35.59575, -85.19608
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length725 ft (221 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,637 (2021)
Projected traffic1,744 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed40.4 mi (65 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 Sequatchie River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over Sequatchie 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 30 over Sequatchie River carry?

About 2,637 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Sequatchie River?

The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Sequatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.