US Bridges

FAP 39 over Bullet Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi. E. of Mcminn Co. · Structure no. 620A4080001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 39 over Bullet Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 39 over Bullet Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 39
CrossesBullet Creek
Location2.2 Mi. E. of Mcminn Co.
RouteCounty Highway 408
Coordinates35.28743, -84.43643
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 39 over Bullet Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 39 over Bullet 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 39 over Bullet Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 39 over Bullet Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 39 over Bullet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.