US Bridges

FAP 1 over Piney Creek

Fair

Dickson County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.E.Of Tenn. City · Structure no. 22SR0010001

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,439
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Piney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Piney Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 101 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 6 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 9,439 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,840 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesPiney Creek
Location2 Mi.E.Of Tenn. City
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyDickson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.08905, -87.47247
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,439 (2021)
Projected traffic13,840 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FAP 1 over Piney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Piney Creek carry?

About 9,439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 1 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.