US Bridges

FAP 7 over Richland Creek

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · 7.8 Mi.N.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0070039

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
195 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 7 over Richland Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 7
CrossesRichland Creek
Location7.8 Mi.N.Of Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31291, -87.02969
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic4,845 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FAP 7 over Richland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Richland Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.