US Bridges

FAP 1 over SR 70

Poor

Hawkins County, Tennessee · Near Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0010040

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 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 1966 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 59 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,492 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,987 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSR 70
LocationNear Rogersville
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.4265, -82.98372
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,492 (2021)
Projected traffic19,987 by 2042
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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over SR 70 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is FAP 1 over SR 70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over SR 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.