US Bridges

FAP 62 over White Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.East of Highpoint · Structure no. 65SR0620001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
536 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over White Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 62 over White Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2042. The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesWhite Creek
Location2.2 Mi.East of Highpoint
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1572, -84.7888
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length536 ft (163.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2021)
Projected traffic995 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.7 mi (146 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over White 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 62 over White Creek carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over White Creek?

The structure is 536 ft (163.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over White Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.