US Bridges

FAP 62 over Little Clear Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · Near Wartburg · Structure no. 65SR0620003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Little Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 62 over Little Clear Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,882 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

CarriesFAP 62
CrossesLittle Clear Creek
LocationNear Wartburg
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates36.13035, -84.72308
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,801 (2021)
Projected traffic2,882 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over Little Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over Little Clear 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 Little Clear Creek carry?

About 1,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Little Clear Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Little Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.