US Bridges

FAP 7 over Elk River

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · In Elkton City Limits · Structure no. 28SR0070007

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
689 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,214
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Elk River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 7 over Elk River in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,214 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,342 by 2042. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesElk River
LocationIn Elkton City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04715, -86.88816
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length689 ft (210 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,214 (2021)
Projected traffic8,342 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 7 over Elk River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Elk River carry?

About 5,214 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Elk River?

The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.