FAP 70 over Poor Valley Creek
GoodHawkins County, Tennessee · .3 M S of Rogers RD · Structure no. 37SR0700019
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,182
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 70 over Poor Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 70 over Poor Valley Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,182 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 70 over Poor Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 70 over Poor Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 70 over Poor Valley Creek carry?
About 1,182 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 70 over Poor Valley Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 70 over Poor Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.