FAP 402 (sr 40) over North Potato Creek
GoodPolk County, Tennessee · 1 Mile East of Ducktown · Structure no. 70SR0400032
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 402 (sr 40) over North Potato Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 402 (sr 40) over North Potato Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,520 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 402 (sr 40) over North Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is FAP 402 (sr 40) over North Potato Creek 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 402 (sr 40) over North Potato Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 402 (sr 40) over North Potato Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 402 (sr 40) over North Potato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.