US Bridges

FAP 72 over Bat Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Tennessee · North of US 411 · Structure no. 62SR0720003

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,344
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 72 over Bat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 72 over Bat Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5,344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 72
CrossesBat Creek
LocationNorth of US 411
RouteState Highway 72
CountyMonroe County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62553, -84.27378
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,344 (2021)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 72 over Bat Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 72 over Bat 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 72 over Bat Creek carry?

About 5,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 72 over Bat Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 72 over Bat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.