US Bridges

FAP 1 over Caney Fork River

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.E. of Pleasant Hilll · Structure no. 18SR0010001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Caney Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over Caney Fork River in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,274 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,443 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCaney Fork River
Location1 Mi.E. of Pleasant Hilll
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.9708, -85.15589
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,274 (2021)
Projected traffic9,443 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Caney Fork River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FAP 1 over Caney Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Caney Fork River carry?

About 6,274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Caney Fork River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Caney Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.