US Bridges

FAP 62 over Middle Creek

Fair

Morgan County, Tennessee · .83 Mi.W.Of Oliver Spring · Structure no. 65SR0620025

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 62 over Middle 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 9,358 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,547 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location.83 Mi.W.Of Oliver Spring
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMorgan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04569, -84.36411
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,358 (2021)
Projected traffic15,547 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$524,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 62 over Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 62 over Middle 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 Creek carry?

About 9,358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.