US Bridges

FAP 2 over Candies Creek

Good

Bradley County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.Sw.Of Cleveland · Structure no. 06SR0020005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,009
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 2 over Candies Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 2 over Candies Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,009 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,654 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 2
CrossesCandies Creek
Location1.2 Mi.Sw.Of Cleveland
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates35.14723, -84.918
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,009 (2021)
Projected traffic14,654 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2 over Candies Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 2 over Candies 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 2 over Candies Creek carry?

About 10,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 over Candies Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 over Candies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.