FAP 68 over Turtletown Creek
FairPolk County, Tennessee · In Turtletown · Structure no. 70SR0680011
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,234
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 68 over Turtletown Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 68 over Turtletown Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 68 over Turtletown Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 68 over Turtletown 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 68 over Turtletown Creek carry?
About 1,234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAP 68 over Turtletown Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 68 over Turtletown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.