US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 3.1 Mi.W.Of Cookeville · Structure no. 71SR0240001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,586
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 97 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 5 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 6,586 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,538 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.1 Mi.W.Of Cookeville
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17166, -85.59254
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,586 (2021)
Projected traffic10,538 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$194,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek carry?

About 6,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.