FAP 1 Rt LN over Poor Valley Creek
FairHawkins County, Tennessee · 3.5 M E of Granger CO LN · Structure no. 37SR0010003
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 691 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,794
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 1 Rt LN over Poor Valley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 Rt LN over Poor Valley Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 83 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 7,794 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,470 by 2042. The structure is 691 ft (210.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 1 Rt LN over Poor Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is FAP 1 Rt LN over Poor Valley 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 1 Rt LN over Poor Valley Creek carry?
About 7,794 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 1 Rt LN over Poor Valley Creek?
The structure is 691 ft (210.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 1 Rt LN over Poor Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.