US Bridges

FAP 70 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 7.08 Mi.Nw.Of Greenville · Structure no. 30SR0700015

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
956
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 70 over Grassy Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 70
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location7.08 Mi.Nw.Of Greenville
RouteState Highway 70
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24367, -82.91112
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2021)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Grassy 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 Grassy Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 70 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 70 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.