US Bridges

FAP 68 over Barney Creek

Good

Monroe County, Tennessee · 2.30 Mi.N.Of Polk Co. · Structure no. 62SR0680011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 68 over Barney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 68 over Barney Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,976 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 68
CrossesBarney Creek
Location2.30 Mi.N.Of Polk Co.
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates35.24135, -84.31793
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2021)
Projected traffic2,976 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 68 over Barney Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 68 over Barney 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 68 over Barney Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 68 over Barney Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 68 over Barney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.