US Bridges

FAP 27 over Battle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · North of Sequatchie · Structure no. 58SR0270004

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 27 over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 27 over Battle Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 22,208 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,926 by 2042. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 27
CrossesBattle Creek
LocationNorth of Sequatchie
RouteU.S. Route 72
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0366, -85.69252
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,208 (2021)
Projected traffic33,926 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 27 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 27 over Battle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 27 over Battle Creek carry?

About 22,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 27 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 27 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.