FAP 1 over Buck Hollow Branch
FairPosted for loadGrainger County, Tennessee · In Tate Springs · Structure no. 29SR0010029
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,584
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 1 over Buck Hollow Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Buck Hollow Branch in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 83 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 5,584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,934 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 1 over Buck Hollow Branch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is FAP 1 over Buck Hollow Branch 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 Buck Hollow Branch carry?
About 5,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 1 over Buck Hollow Branch?
The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 1 over Buck Hollow Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.