FAP 70 over Mill Creek
PoorPosted for loadHawkins County, Tennessee · In Frog Level · Structure no. 37SR0700023
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 589
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 70 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 70 over Mill Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 70 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 70 over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?
About 589 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAP 70 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 70 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.