US Bridges

FAP 402 (sr 40) over Ocoee River

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Polk County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi.W.Of Parksville · Structure no. 70SR0400005

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
597 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,975
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 402 (sr 40) over Ocoee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 402 (sr 40) over Ocoee River in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6,975 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,160 by 2042. The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 402 (sr 40)
CrossesOcoee River
Location1.6 Mi.W.Of Parksville
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11182, -84.6754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length597 ft (182 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,975 (2021)
Projected traffic11,160 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 402 (sr 40) over Ocoee River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 402 (sr 40) over Ocoee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 402 (sr 40) over Ocoee River carry?

About 6,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 402 (sr 40) over Ocoee River?

The structure is 597 ft (182 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 402 (sr 40) over Ocoee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.