US Bridges

FAP 62 over Dripping Springs Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.E.Of Monterey · Structure no. 71SR0620001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Dripping Springs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 62 over Dripping Springs Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,474 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesDripping Springs Creek
Location3 Mi.E.Of Monterey
RouteState Highway 62
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12214, -85.19769
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,421 (2021)
Projected traffic5,474 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 62 over Dripping Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over Dripping Springs 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 62 over Dripping Springs Creek carry?

About 3,421 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 62 over Dripping Springs Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Dripping Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.