US Bridges

FAP 1 over SR 70

Good

Hawkins County, Tennessee · Near Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0010039

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,492
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over SR 70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over SR 70 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 12,492 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,976 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSR 70
LocationNear Rogersville
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.42638, -82.98368
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,492 (2021)
Projected traffic22,976 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over SR 70 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over SR 70 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 over SR 70 carry?

About 12,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over SR 70?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over SR 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.