US Bridges

FAP 70 over Gass Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · .6 M N of SR 172 · Structure no. 30SR0700009

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,487
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Gass Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAP 70 over Gass Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,379 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 70
CrossesGass Creek
Location.6 M N of SR 172
RouteState Highway 70
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19354, -82.88075
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2021)
Projected traffic2,379 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$107,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 70 over Gass Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Gass 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 Gass Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 70 over Gass Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 70 over Gass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.