US Bridges

FAP 2 over Brymer Creek

FairPosted for load

Bradley County, Tennessee · 3.8 Mi.Sw.Of Cleveland · Structure no. 06SR0020001

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,128
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 2 over Brymer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 2 over Brymer Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,128 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,214 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 2
CrossesBrymer Creek
Location3.8 Mi.Sw.Of Cleveland
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1223, -84.95002
Functional classUrban 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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,128 (2021)
Projected traffic11,214 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$752,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 over Brymer Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FAP 2 over Brymer 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 2 over Brymer Creek carry?

About 7,128 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 over Brymer Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 over Brymer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.