US Bridges

FAP 402 (sr 40) over Maddens Branch

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · 5.6 Mi.E.Of Parksville · Structure no. 70SR0400011

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,005
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 402 (sr 40) over Maddens Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 402 (sr 40) over Maddens Branch in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 4,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,408 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 99.4 mi (160 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 402 (sr 40)
CrossesMaddens Branch
Location5.6 Mi.E.Of Parksville
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1098, -84.5592
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,005 (2021)
Projected traffic6,408 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed99.4 mi (160 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 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 402 (sr 40) over Maddens Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 402 (sr 40) over Maddens Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 402 (sr 40) over Maddens Branch carry?

About 4,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 402 (sr 40) over Maddens Branch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 402 (sr 40) over Maddens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.