FAP 159 over Elk River
PoorClosed to trafficCarter County, Tennessee · 5 M S of Elk Mills · Structure no. 10SR1590005
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,132
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 159 over Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 159 over Elk River in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,132 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,042 by 2041. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 159 over Elk River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 159 over Elk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does FAP 159 over Elk River carry?
About 2,132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 159 over Elk River?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 159 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.