US Bridges

FAP 60 over Tennessee River

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · S. of Dayton · Structure no. 61SR0600001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,174 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,894
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 60 over Tennessee River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying FAP 60 over Tennessee River in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 4,894 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,830 by 2042. The structure is 3,174 ft (967.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 60
CrossesTennessee River
LocationS. of Dayton
RouteState Highway 60
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41043, -85.01946
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,174 ft (967.4 m)
Longest span525 ft (160 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,894 (2021)
Projected traffic7,830 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$89.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 60 over Tennessee River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 60 over Tennessee River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 60 over Tennessee River carry?

About 4,894 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 60 over Tennessee River?

The structure is 3,174 ft (967.4 m) long with a longest span of 525 ft (160 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 60 over Tennessee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.