US Bridges

FAP 66 over Whitehorn Short Creek

FairPosted for load

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1.2 M S of Greene CO LN · Structure no. 37SR0660003

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,979
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 66 over Whitehorn Short Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAP 66 over Whitehorn Short Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,979 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,466 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 66
CrossesWhitehorn Short Creek
Location1.2 M S of Greene CO LN
RouteState Highway 66
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2832, -83.0565
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,979 (2021)
Projected traffic5,466 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$125,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 66 over Whitehorn Short Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 66 over Whitehorn Short 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 66 over Whitehorn Short Creek carry?

About 3,979 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 66 over Whitehorn Short Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 66 over Whitehorn Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.