US Bridges

FAP 30 over Hiwassee River

Good

Polk County, Tennessee · 1.1 Mile Sw.Of Delano · Structure no. 70SR0300001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
578 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,407
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Hiwassee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 30 over Hiwassee River in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,407 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,251 by 2042. The structure is 578 ft (176.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFAP 30
CrossesHiwassee River
Location1.1 Mile Sw.Of Delano
RouteU.S. Route 411
Coordinates35.24103, -84.56332
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length578 ft (176.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,407 (2021)
Projected traffic10,251 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 over Hiwassee River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over Hiwassee River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 30 over Hiwassee River carry?

About 6,407 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Hiwassee River?

The structure is 578 ft (176.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Hiwassee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.