US Bridges

FAP 70 over Honeycutt Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · .2 M W of SR66 · Structure no. 37SR0700011

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,196
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Honeycutt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 70 over Honeycutt Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,196 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,864 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesFAP 70
CrossesHoneycutt Creek
Location.2 M W of SR66
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates36.35182, -83.01427
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,196 (2021)
Projected traffic4,864 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Honeycutt Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Honeycutt 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 Honeycutt Creek carry?

About 3,196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 70 over Honeycutt Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 70 over Honeycutt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.