US Bridges

FAP 9 over Cove Lake

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · E. of I75 · Structure no. 07SR0090024

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,569
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Cove Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 9 over Cove Lake in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 32,569 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,110 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 9
CrossesCove Lake
LocationE. of I75
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31037, -84.20988
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,569 (2021)
Projected traffic52,110 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9 over Cove Lake built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 9 over Cove Lake 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 9 over Cove Lake carry?

About 32,569 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Cove Lake?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 9 over Cove Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.