US Bridges

FAP 1 over Trace Creek

Fair

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 1 M W of Waverly · Structure no. 43SR0010027

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,438
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Trace Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Trace Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 12,438 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,901 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesTrace Creek
Location1 M W of Waverly
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07978, -87.83532
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,438 (2021)
Projected traffic19,901 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

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 12,438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.