US Bridges

FAP 62 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 1 M. W. Fentress Co. Line · Structure no. 71SR0620005

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,421
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 62 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 62 over Hurricane Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,421 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,474 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 62
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1 M. W. Fentress Co. Line
RouteState Highway 62
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.13416, -85.11113
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 62 over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 62 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 62 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.