US Bridges

FAP 70 over Gass Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.2 M SE of SR172 · Structure no. 30SR0700013

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
956
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Gass Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 70 over Gass Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,664 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesFAP 70
CrossesGass Creek
Location1.2 M SE of SR172
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates36.2219, -82.89301
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2021)
Projected traffic1,664 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 70 over Gass Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Gass 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 70 over Gass Creek carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 70 over Gass Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 70 over Gass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.