US Bridges

FAP 62 over Beech Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Tennessee · 4.78 East of Wartburg · Structure no. 65SR0620015

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Beech Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 62 over Beech Fork Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 7,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,640 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesBeech Fork Creek
Location4.78 East of Wartburg
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07225, -84.49582
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$568,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over Beech Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is FAP 62 over Beech Fork Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Beech Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.