US Bridges

FAP 1 over Spring Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Spring Crk. Community · Structure no. 57SR0010031

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,674
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Spring Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying FAP 1 over Spring Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 99 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 5,674 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,078 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationIn Spring Crk. Community
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75872, -88.68317
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,674 (2021)
Projected traffic9,078 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$280,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FAP 1 over Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.