US Bridges

FAP 1 Rt LN over Big Creek

Good

Hawkins County, Tennessee · North of Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0010013

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,665
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 Rt LN over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 Rt LN over Big Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 10,665 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,704 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 1 Rt LN
CrossesBig Creek
LocationNorth of Rogersville
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.46117, -82.93674
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,665 (2021)
Projected traffic16,704 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1 Rt LN over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 Rt LN over Big Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 Rt LN over Big Creek carry?

About 10,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 Rt LN over Big Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 Rt LN over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.