US Bridges

FAP 1 over Yellow Bank Branch

FairPosted for load

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 1 MI E. of Mcewen · Structure no. 43SR0010021

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,403
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Yellow Bank Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Yellow Bank Branch in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,403 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,045 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesYellow Bank Branch
Location1 MI E. of Mcewen
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.09846, -87.60249
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,403 (2021)
Projected traffic15,045 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$352,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Yellow Bank Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FAP 1 over Yellow Bank Branch 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 Yellow Bank Branch carry?

About 9,403 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Yellow Bank Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Yellow Bank Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.