US Bridges

FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 1.9 Mi. E. of Mcewen · Structure no. 43SR0010023

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,403
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek in Humphreys 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 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 9,403 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,045 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 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
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.9 Mi. E. of Mcewen
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.097, -87.58556
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 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$917,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.