US Bridges

FAP 62 over Middle Fork Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · .1 M W of Sou RR · Structure no. 65SR0620019

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,443
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Middle Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 62 over Middle Fork Creek in Morgan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,443 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,888 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesFAP 62
CrossesMiddle Fork Creek
Location.1 M W of Sou RR
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates36.0559, -84.44013
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$679,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over Middle Fork Creek built?

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

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

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

How long is FAP 62 over Middle Fork Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 62 over Middle Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.