US Bridges

FAP 28 over Three Mile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.South of Crossville · Structure no. 18SR0280009

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 28 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 28 over Three Mile Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,148 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,941 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesFAP 28
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location1 Mi.South of Crossville
RouteU.S. Route 127
Coordinates35.91685, -84.99557
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,148 (2021)
Projected traffic17,941 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$478,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 28 over Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 28 over Three Mile Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 28 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 11,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 28 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 28 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.