FAP 68 over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.North of Ducktown · Structure no. 70SR0680013
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,340
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 68 over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 68 over Brush Creek in Polk County, Tennessee. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 82 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,344 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 68 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is FAP 68 over Brush 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 68 over Brush Creek carry?
About 3,340 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 68 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 68 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.