US Bridges

FAP 7 over Snow Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 1.69 Mi.N. Jct. FAS 6368 · Structure no. 60SR0070037

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
456 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 7 over Snow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 7 over Snow Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,247 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFAP 7
CrossesSnow Creek
Location1.69 Mi.N. Jct. FAS 6368
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates35.71892, -87.13
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,247 (2021)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 7 over Snow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 7 over Snow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 7 over Snow Creek carry?

About 3,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 7 over Snow Creek?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 7 over Snow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.