FAP 9 over Cove Lake
FairCampbell County, Tennessee · 2 M W of Caryville · Structure no. 07SR0090025
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 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 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 9 over Cove Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.