US Bridges

FAP 31 over Big War Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Tennessee · 3.10 Mi.N. Jct. FAS 2349 · Structure no. 34SR0310001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,675
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 31 over Big War Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 31 over Big War Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,960 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 31
CrossesBig War Creek
Location3.10 Mi.N. Jct. FAS 2349
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.45757, -83.2388
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2021)
Projected traffic4,960 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 31 over Big War Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 31 over Big War 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 31 over Big War Creek carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 31 over Big War Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 31 over Big War Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.