US Bridges

FAP 70 over Caney Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hawkins County, Tennessee · .5 M SW of Striggersville · Structure no. 37SR0700013

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,679
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Caney Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAP 70 over Caney Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,679 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,286 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 70
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.5 M SW of Striggersville
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44787, -82.9882
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,679 (2021)
Projected traffic4,286 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$598,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 70 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Caney 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 70 over Caney Creek carry?

About 2,679 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 70 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 70 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.