US Bridges

FAP 2 over South Mouse Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06SR0023002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,155
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 2 over South Mouse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 2 over South Mouse Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 19,155 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,136 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 2
CrossesSouth Mouse Creek
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates35.19007, -84.86635
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,155 (2021)
Projected traffic30,136 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$320,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 over South Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 2 over South Mouse 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 South Mouse Creek carry?

About 19,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 over South Mouse Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 over South Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.