FAP 70 over Dodson Creek
GoodHawkins County, Tennessee · Near John Sevier Steam Pl · Structure no. 37SR0700027
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,224
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 70 over Dodson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 70 over Dodson Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dodson Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 70 over Dodson 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 70 over Dodson Creek carry?
About 1,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 70 over Dodson Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 70 over Dodson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.