US Bridges

FAP 60 over Fillauer Branch

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · City of Cleveland · Structure no. 06SR0600027

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,614
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 60 over Fillauer Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 60 over Fillauer Branch in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 23,614 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,150 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 60
CrossesFillauer Branch
LocationCity of Cleveland
RouteState Highway 60
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.17655, -84.86153
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,614 (2021)
Projected traffic37,150 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 60 over Fillauer Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 60 over Fillauer Branch 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 Fillauer Branch carry?

About 23,614 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 60 over Fillauer Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 60 over Fillauer Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.