FAP 72 over Four Mile Creek
GoodMonroe County, Tennessee · .9 MI W JCT SR72 & SR115 · Structure no. 62SR0720009
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 489
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 72 over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 72 over Four Mile Creek in Monroe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 782 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 72 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 72 over Four Mile 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 72 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 489 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 72 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 72 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.