FAP 401 (sr 24) over Falling Water River
FairPutnam County, Tennessee · 1 MI FM I40 · Structure no. 71SR0240005
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,845
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 401 (sr 24) over Falling Water River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Falling Water River in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,552 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 401 (sr 24) over Falling Water River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Falling Water River 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 Falling Water River carry?
About 2,845 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Falling Water River?
The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over Falling Water River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.