US Bridges

FAP 1 over Trace Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.Ne.Of Denver Sta. · Structure no. 43SR0010007

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Trace Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Trace Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 8,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,830 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesTrace Creek
Location1.5 Mi.Ne.Of Denver Sta.
RouteState Highway 1
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05678, -87.89837
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 1999.

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 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.