US Bridges

FAP 1 over Big Sandy River

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.E.Of Bruceton · Structure no. 09SR0010041

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,624
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Big Sandy River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Big Sandy River in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,624 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,608 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBig Sandy River
Location3 Mi.E.Of Bruceton
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03703, -88.22933
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,624 (2021)
Projected traffic8,608 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$616,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Big Sandy River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy River carry?

About 5,624 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Big Sandy River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Big Sandy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.