US Bridges

FAP 1 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 3.2 Mi.S. of Huntingdon · Structure no. 09SR0010015

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,139
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over Reedy Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 97 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 124 ft (37.8 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
CrossesReedy Creek
Location3.2 Mi.S. of Huntingdon
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94136, -88.48031
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.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 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 Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FAP 1 over Reedy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Reedy Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 1 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.