FAP 28 over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Tennessee · .3 Mi.S.Of Fentress Co. · Structure no. 18SR0280017
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 229 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,309
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 28 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 28 over Clear Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 73 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 5,309 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,494 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 28 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FAP 28 over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?
About 5,309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 28 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 28 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.