US Bridges

FAP 62 over Rock Creek

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · .22 Mi.N.Of Wartburg · Structure no. 65SR0620005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 62 over Rock Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

CarriesFAP 62
CrossesRock Creek
Location.22 Mi.N.Of Wartburg
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates36.13395, -84.62521
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over Rock 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 62 over Rock Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.