FAP 34 over Bent Creek
FairHamblen County, Tennessee · 1 M E of Hawkins CO LN · Structure no. 32SR0340007
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,966
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 34 over Bent Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 34 over Bent Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 98 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 5,966 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,816 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 34 over Bent Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is FAP 34 over Bent 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 34 over Bent Creek carry?
About 5,966 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 34 over Bent Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 34 over Bent Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.