US Bridges

FAP 1 over Buffalo Hide Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · 3 M SE of Ruthledge · Structure no. 29SR0010015

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,490
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Buffalo Hide Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Buffalo Hide Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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 4,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,184 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBuffalo Hide Creek
Location3 M SE of Ruthledge
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25132, -83.58943
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,490 (2021)
Projected traffic7,184 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$604,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Buffalo Hide Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is FAP 1 over Buffalo Hide 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 Buffalo Hide Creek carry?

About 4,490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Buffalo Hide Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Buffalo Hide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.