US Bridges

FAP 70 over Nose Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 2.4 M S of Rogersville · Structure no. 37SR0700015

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,679
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 70 over Nose Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAP 70 over Nose Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 2,679 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,286 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 70
CrossesNose Creek
Location2.4 M S of Rogersville
RouteState Highway 70
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46035, -82.97908
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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$236,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 70 over Nose Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 70 over Nose 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 70 over Nose Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 70 over Nose Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 70 over Nose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.