US Bridges

FAP 68 over Daddys Creek

Good

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.S. of Homestead · Structure no. 18SR0680001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,543
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 68 over Daddys Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 68 over Daddys Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5,543 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,646 by 2042. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

CarriesFAP 68
CrossesDaddys Creek
Location3 Mi.S. of Homestead
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates35.89038, -84.93769
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,543 (2021)
Projected traffic7,646 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 68 over Daddys Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 68 over Daddys Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 68 over Daddys Creek carry?

About 5,543 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 68 over Daddys Creek?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 68 over Daddys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.