US Bridges

FAP 68 over Sewee Creek

Fair

Meigs County, Tennessee · .3 Miles East of SR058 · Structure no. 61SR0680001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 68 over Sewee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 68 over Sewee Creek in Meigs County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,311 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,149 by 2041. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 68
CrossesSewee Creek
Location.3 Miles East of SR058
RouteState Highway 68
CountyMeigs County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61603, -84.70124
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,311 (2021)
Projected traffic8,149 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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$523,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 68 over Sewee Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 68 over Sewee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 68 over Sewee Creek carry?

About 5,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 68 over Sewee Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 68 over Sewee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.