US Bridges

FAP 1 over Beam Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.E. of Pleasant Hill · Structure no. 18SR0010003

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Beam Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over Beam Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6,274 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,443 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBeam Creek
Location2 Mi.E. of Pleasant Hill
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.96603, -85.14465
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,274 (2021)
Projected traffic9,443 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Beam Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Beam 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Beam Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 1 over Beam Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Beam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.