US Bridges

FAP 1 over Smith Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1.2 M Wolf Church Hill · Structure no. 37SR0010033

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,784
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Smith Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 16,784 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,384 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.2 M Wolf Church Hill
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52105, -82.69798
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,784 (2021)
Projected traffic32,384 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Smith 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 Smith Creek carry?

About 16,784 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.