US Bridges

FAP 60 over SR 60 / SR 74

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland · Structure no. 06SR0404017

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,476
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 60 over SR 60 / SR 74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 60 over SR 60 / SR 74 in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 29,476 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,373 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 60
CrossesSR 60 / SR 74
LocationIn Cleveland
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13303, -84.86021
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,476 (2021)
Projected traffic46,373 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 60 over SR 60 / SR 74 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 60 over SR 60 / SR 74 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 60 over SR 60 / SR 74 carry?

About 29,476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 60 over SR 60 / SR 74?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 60 over SR 60 / SR 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.