FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek
PoorHawkins County, Tennessee · 2.0 M N of Hancock CO LN · Structure no. 37SR0310007
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,295
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,295 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,672 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek 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 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 31 over Poor Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.