FAP 70 over Dodson Creek
FairHawkins County, Tennessee · 3.4 M W of Greene CO Line · Structure no. 37SR0700035
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,224
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 70 over Dodson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 70 over Dodson Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,472 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 70 over Dodson Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 70 over Dodson 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 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 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 70 over Dodson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.