US Bridges

FAP 1 over Hatchie River

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 0.1 M S of River Bend RD · Structure no. 38SR0010027

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Hatchie River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 1 over Hatchie River in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 100 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 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesHatchie River
Location0.1 M S of River Bend RD
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.52234, -89.34911
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Hatchie River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAP 1 over Hatchie River 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 Hatchie River carry?

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

How long is FAP 1 over Hatchie River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Hatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.