US Bridges

FAP 62 over Crooked Creek

Good

Morgan County, Tennessee · .5 M W of SR116 · Structure no. 65SR0620017

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,443
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 62 over Crooked Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,888 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesFAP 62
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.5 M W of SR116
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates36.06811, -84.45419
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,443 (2021)
Projected traffic11,888 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$454,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FAP 62 over Crooked 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 Crooked Creek carry?

About 7,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.