US Bridges

FAP 1 over Rutherford Fk Obion Rive

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 6.5 Mi.S. of Huntingdon · Structure no. 09SR0010009

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,139
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Rutherford Fk Obion Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over Rutherford Fk Obion Rive in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 5 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 4,139 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,622 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesRutherford Fk Obion Rive
Location6.5 Mi.S. of Huntingdon
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9065, -88.52086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,139 (2021)
Projected traffic6,622 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Rutherford Fk Obion Rive built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FAP 1 over Rutherford Fk Obion Rive 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 Rutherford Fk Obion Rive carry?

About 4,139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Rutherford Fk Obion Rive?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Rutherford Fk Obion Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.