US Bridges

FAP 402 (sr 40) over Brush Creek

Fair

Polk County, Tennessee · 2.8 Mi.West of Ducktown · Structure no. 70SR0400021

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
535 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,005
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 402 (sr 40) over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 402 (sr 40) over Brush Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,408 by 2042. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 402 (sr 40)
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.8 Mi.West of Ducktown
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyPolk County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.03593, -84.43613
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 402 (sr 40) over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does FAP 402 (sr 40) over Brush Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 402 (sr 40) over Brush Creek?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 402 (sr 40) over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.