FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek
FairHawkins County, Tennessee · .9 M W of Mooresburg · Structure no. 37SR0310005
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,295
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 80 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 2,295 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,557 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is FAP 31 over Poor Valley 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 31 over Poor Valley Creek carry?
About 2,295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.