US Bridges

FAP 30 over Tom Foeman Creek

Fair

McMinn County, Tennessee · Near Etowah-Tennessee · Structure no. 54SR0300020

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,694
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Tom Foeman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 30 over Tom Foeman Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,694 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,320 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 30
CrossesTom Foeman Creek
LocationNear Etowah-Tennessee
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMcMinn County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3619, -84.55308
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,694 (2021)
Projected traffic14,320 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 over Tom Foeman Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over Tom Foeman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 30 over Tom Foeman Creek carry?

About 8,694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Tom Foeman Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Tom Foeman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.