FAP 30 over Little Richland Creek
FairRhea County, Tennessee · In Dayton City Limits · Structure no. 72SR0300009
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,959
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 30 over Little Richland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 30 over Little Richland Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 7,959 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,734 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 30 over Little Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 30 over Little Richland 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 30 over Little Richland Creek carry?
About 7,959 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 30 over Little Richland Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 30 over Little Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.