US Bridges

FAP 1 over Carson Fork Creek

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 2 M West of Woodbury · Structure no. 08SR0010019

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
435 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,928
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Carson Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over Carson Fork Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 12,928 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,304 by 2041. The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCarson Fork Creek
Location2 M West of Woodbury
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.80633, -86.15497
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,928 (2021)
Projected traffic24,304 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Carson Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Carson Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Carson Fork Creek carry?

About 12,928 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Carson Fork Creek?

The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Carson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.