US Bridges

FAP 1 over Trace Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI E of Johnsonville · Structure no. 43SR0010005

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Trace Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over Trace Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 66 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 8,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,830 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesTrace Creek
Location3.4 MI E of Johnsonville
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05213, -87.9072
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,019 (2021)
Projected traffic12,830 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is FAP 1 over Trace 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Trace Creek carry?

About 8,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.