US Bridges

FAP 1 Rt LN over Clouds Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · Near Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0010041

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
412 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,352
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 Rt LN over Clouds Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 Rt LN over Clouds Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 8,352 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,264 by 2040. The structure is 412 ft (125.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 1 Rt LN
CrossesClouds Creek
LocationNear Rogersville
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.39113, -83.09907
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length412 ft (125.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,352 (2021)
Projected traffic15,264 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Rt LN over Clouds Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 Rt LN over Clouds 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 Rt LN over Clouds Creek carry?

About 8,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 Rt LN over Clouds Creek?

The structure is 412 ft (125.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 Rt LN over Clouds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.