US Bridges

FAP 1 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1.3 M SE of SR179 · Structure no. 38SR0010011

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
342 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Muddy Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 101 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 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,606 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.3 M SE of SR179
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.48617, -89.37952
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2021)
Projected traffic2,606 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FAP 1 over Muddy 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.