FAP 72 over Nine Mile Creek
FairMonroe County, Tennessee · At CO Line & Lake · Structure no. 62SR0720007
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 72 over Nine Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 72 over Nine Mile Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 72 over Nine Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 72 over Nine Mile 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 Nine Mile Creek carry?
About 2,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 72 over Nine Mile Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 72 over Nine Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.