US Bridges

FAP 70 over Nolichucky River

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.8 M S of SR351 · Structure no. 30SR0700007

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
625 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,790
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Nolichucky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 70 over Nolichucky River in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,864 by 2042. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 70
CrossesNolichucky River
Location1.8 M S of SR351
RouteState Highway 70
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.06438, -82.8677
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,790 (2021)
Projected traffic10,864 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 70 over Nolichucky River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Nolichucky River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 70 over Nolichucky River carry?

About 6,790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAP 70 over Nolichucky River?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 70 over Nolichucky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.