US Bridges

FAP 62 over Flat Fork Creek

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · 1.57 Mi.N.Of Wartburg · Structure no. 65SR0620009

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Flat Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 62 over Flat Fork Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,640 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesFAP 62
CrossesFlat Fork Creek
Location1.57 Mi.N.Of Wartburg
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates36.09347, -84.54581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,023 (2021)
Projected traffic11,640 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 Flat Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over Flat Fork 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 Flat Fork Creek carry?

About 7,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Flat Fork Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Flat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.