FAP 1 over Bradford Lake

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2 M S of SR079 · Structure no. 38SR0010025

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 Bradford Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Bradford Lake 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 5 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 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1

CrossesBradford Lake

Location2 M S of SR079

RouteU.S. Route 70

CountyHaywood County

StateTennessee

Coordinates35.51833, -89.3513

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating70.3 US tons

Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans12

Design loadHS 20

Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)

Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)

Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)

Roadway width33 ft (10.2 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 Bradford Lake built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over Bradford Lake 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 Bradford Lake carry?

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

How long is FAP 1 over Bradford Lake?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Bradford Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.