US Bridges

FAP 7 over Lynn Creek

FairPosted for load

Giles County, Tennessee · 11.7 Mi.N.Of Pulaski · Structure no. 28SR0070043

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,156
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Lynn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 7 over Lynn Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, 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 6 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 4,156 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,861 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 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
CrossesLynn Creek
Location11.7 Mi.N.Of Pulaski
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36859, -87.03474
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,156 (2021)
Projected traffic5,861 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Lynn Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 7 over Lynn 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 Lynn Creek carry?

About 4,156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Lynn Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.