US Bridges

FAP 1 over Shields Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · 3.1 M E of Chestnut Grove · Structure no. 29SR0010025

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
218 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,584
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Shields Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Shields Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,934 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesShields Creek
Location3.1 M E of Chestnut Grove
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31759, -83.40055
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,584 (2021)
Projected traffic8,934 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Shields Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Shields 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 Shields Creek carry?

About 5,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Shields Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Shields Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.