US Bridges

FAP 160 over Flat Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .7 M NW of I81 · Structure no. 32SR1600003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,842
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 160 over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 160 over Flat Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 3,842 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,237 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 160
CrossesFlat Creek
Location.7 M NW of I81
RouteState Highway 160
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15852, -83.21218
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,842 (2021)
Projected traffic5,237 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$215,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 160 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 160 over Flat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 160 over Flat Creek carry?

About 3,842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAP 160 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 160 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.