US Bridges

FAP 1 over East Fork Stones River

PoorPosted for load

Cannon County, Tennessee · In Woodbury City Limits · Structure no. 08SR0010011

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,614
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over East Fork Stones River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over East Fork Stones River in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 101 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,614 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,184 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesEast Fork Stones River
LocationIn Woodbury City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.82821, -86.07675
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,614 (2021)
Projected traffic23,184 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over East Fork Stones River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FAP 1 over East Fork Stones River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over East Fork Stones River carry?

About 14,614 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over East Fork Stones River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over East Fork Stones River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.