US Bridges

FAP 1 over Renfroe Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · E. of Surgoinsville · Structure no. 37SR0010021

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,721
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Renfroe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Renfroe Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 13,721 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,920 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 225 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesRenfroe Creek
LocationE. of Surgoinsville
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50902, -82.78212
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width225 ft (68.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,721 (2021)
Projected traffic25,920 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 Renfroe Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Renfroe 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 Renfroe Creek carry?

About 13,721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Renfroe Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 225 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Renfroe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.