US Bridges

FAP 1 over Forgey Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · North of Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0010015

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,287
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Forgey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Forgey 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 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 10,287 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,192 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 236 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesForgey Creek
LocationNorth of Rogersville
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.47353, -82.87183
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width236 ft (71.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,287 (2021)
Projected traffic18,192 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Forgey Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over Forgey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Forgey Creek carry?

About 10,287 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Forgey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 236 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Forgey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.