US Bridges

FAP 70 over Bear Hollow Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 2. M N of Hawkins CO LN · Structure no. 30SR0700019

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Bear Hollow Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAP 70 over Bear Hollow Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,226 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 70
CrossesBear Hollow Creek
Location2. M N of Hawkins CO LN
RouteState Highway 70
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.29692, -82.94746
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2021)
Projected traffic2,226 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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$92,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 70 over Bear Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Bear Hollow 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 Bear Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 70 over Bear Hollow Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 70 over Bear Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.