US Bridges

FAP 1 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · 1.2 M E of Bean Station · Structure no. 29SR0010033

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,327
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Meadow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Meadow Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 13,327 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,323 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location1.2 M E of Bean Station
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34622, -83.3015
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,327 (2021)
Projected traffic21,323 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$350,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Meadow 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 Meadow Creek carry?

About 13,327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns FAP 1 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.