US Bridges

FAP 62 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.W.Cumberland Co. Ln. · Structure no. 71SR0620003

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

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Meadow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 62 over Meadow 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location3 Mi.W.Cumberland Co. Ln.
RouteState Highway 62
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.11881, -85.1899
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 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 Meadow Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 62 over Meadow 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 Meadow Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 62 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 62 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.