US Bridges

FAP 70 over Cove Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · .2 M W of SR107 · Structure no. 30SR0700003

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Cove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 70 over Cove Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 88 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 70
CrossesCove Creek
Location.2 M W of SR107
RouteState Highway 70
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03216, -82.84734
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$340,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 70 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAP 70 over Cove 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 70 over Cove Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 70 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 70 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.