US Bridges

FAP 1 over East Fork Buffalo Creek

Fair

Davidson County, Tennessee · .1 M SE JCT SR24&SR1 · Structure no. 19SR0010003

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over East Fork Buffalo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over East Fork Buffalo Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older 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 4,645 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,082 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesEast Fork Buffalo Creek
Location.1 M SE JCT SR24&SR1
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09108, -86.97884
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,645 (2021)
Projected traffic8,082 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over East Fork Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over East Fork Buffalo 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over East Fork Buffalo Creek carry?

About 4,645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over East Fork Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over East Fork Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.