US Bridges

FAP 66 over Nfa 1449

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 2.0 M SE of Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0660027

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 66 over Nfa 1449 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 66 over Nfa 1449 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 66
CrossesNfa 1449
Location2.0 M SE of Rogersville
RouteState Highway 66
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.39963, -83.02042
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2021)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 66 over Nfa 1449 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 66 over Nfa 1449 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 Nfa 1449 carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 66 over Nfa 1449?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 66 over Nfa 1449?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.