US Bridges

FAP 60 over South Mouse Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · In Cleveland City Limits · Structure no. 06SR0600003

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 60 over South Mouse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 60 over South Mouse Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 34,104 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,654 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 60
CrossesSouth Mouse Creek
LocationIn Cleveland City Limits
RouteState Highway 60
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18253, -84.87257
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,104 (2021)
Projected traffic53,654 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 60 over South Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FAP 60 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 60 over South Mouse Creek carry?

About 34,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 60 over South Mouse Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 60 over South Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.