FAP 1 over Briar Fork Creek
GoodGrainger County, Tennessee · .9 M E of Tate Springs · Structure no. 29SR0010031
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,584
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 1 over Briar Fork Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Briar Fork Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,934 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 1 over Briar Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 1 over Briar Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 1 over Briar Fork Creek carry?
About 5,584 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 1 over Briar Fork Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 1 over Briar Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.