US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Bullock Creek

Good

Putnam County, Tennessee · 7 Mi.W.Of Monterey · Structure no. 71SR0240007

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,469
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Bullock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Bullock Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 1,469 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesBullock Creek
Location7 Mi.W.Of Monterey
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.10775, -85.39816
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,469 (2021)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

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

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

About 1,469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.