US Bridges

FAP 70 over Clinch River

Good

Hancock County, Tennessee · 1.65 Mi.N.Hawkins Co. Ln. · Structure no. 34SR0700001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
484 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Clinch River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 70 over Clinch River in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 453 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2040. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesFAP 70
CrossesClinch River
Location1.65 Mi.N.Hawkins Co. Ln.
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates36.56908, -83.04073
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span244 ft (74.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2021)
Projected traffic864 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Clinch River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Clinch River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 70 over Clinch River carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 70 over Clinch River?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 244 ft (74.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 70 over Clinch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.