FAP 402 (sr 40) over Burra-Burra Creek
PoorPolk County, Tennessee · 1 Mile East of Ducktown · Structure no. 70SR0400030
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 402 (sr 40) over Burra-Burra Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 402 (sr 40) over Burra-Burra Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,520 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 402 (sr 40) over Burra-Burra Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is FAP 402 (sr 40) over Burra-Burra Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 402 (sr 40) over Burra-Burra Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 402 (sr 40) over Burra-Burra Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 402 (sr 40) over Burra-Burra Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.