US Bridges

FAP 70 over Dodson Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · .5 M of Greene CO LN · Structure no. 37SR0700001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Dodson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 70 over Dodson Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 70
CrossesDodson Creek
Location.5 M of Greene CO LN
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33821, -82.9265
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2021)
Projected traffic2,016 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 70 over Dodson Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Dodson 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 70 over Dodson Creek carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 70 over Dodson Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAP 70 over Dodson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.