US Bridges

FAP 68 over Sou. RR & Sweetwater CR

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · Just E. of SR 2 · Structure no. 62SR0680001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,984
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 68 over Sou. RR & Sweetwater CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 68 over Sou. RR & Sweetwater CR in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 10,984 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,904 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 68
CrossesSou. RR & Sweetwater CR
LocationJust E. of SR 2
RouteState Highway 68
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.5863, -84.46782
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,984 (2021)
Projected traffic15,904 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 68 over Sou. RR & Sweetwater CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 68 over Sou. RR & Sweetwater CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 68 over Sou. RR & Sweetwater CR carry?

About 10,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 68 over Sou. RR & Sweetwater CR?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 68 over Sou. RR & Sweetwater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.