FAP 30 over Richland Creek
PoorPosted for loadRhea County, Tennessee · .4 Mile West of Dayton · Structure no. 72SR0300005
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 272 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,443
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 30 over Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 30 over Richland Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,443 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,309 by 2042. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 30 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 30 over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 30 over Richland Creek carry?
About 6,443 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 30 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 30 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.