US Bridges

FAP 60 over Bates Pike (nfa A712)

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06SR0404019

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,246
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 60 over Bates Pike (nfa A712) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 60 over Bates Pike (nfa A712) in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 32,246 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,731 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 60
CrossesBates Pike (nfa A712)
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.14673, -84.84988
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,246 (2021)
Projected traffic50,731 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bates Pike (nfa A712) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 60 over Bates Pike (nfa A712) 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 Bates Pike (nfa A712) carry?

About 32,246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 60 over Bates Pike (nfa A712)?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 60 over Bates Pike (nfa A712)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.