US Bridges

FAP 1 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.N. of Madison Co. · Structure no. 09SR0010005

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
493 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,494
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 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 4,494 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,190 by 2042. The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesM. Fk. Forked Deer River
Location2 Mi.N. of Madison Co.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80964, -88.61794
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length493 ft (150.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,494 (2021)
Projected traffic7,190 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FAP 1 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River 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 1 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River carry?

About 4,494 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River?

The structure is 493 ft (150.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over M. Fk. Forked Deer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.