US Bridges

FAP 1 over Obed River

PoorClosed to traffic

Cumberland County, Tennessee · .53 Mi.E.Of Crossville · Structure no. 18SR0010005

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Obed River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Obed River in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 4 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 9,135 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,616 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesObed River
Location.53 Mi.E.Of Crossville
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.96018, -85.05119
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,135 (2021)
Projected traffic14,616 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Obed River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Obed 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Obed River carry?

About 9,135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Obed River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Obed River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.