FAP 68 over Piney River
FairRhea County, Tennessee · City Limits - Spring City · Structure no. 72SR0680003
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,926
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 68 over Piney River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 68 over Piney River in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 95 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 5 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 3,926 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,282 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 68 over Piney River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is FAP 68 over Piney River 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 68 over Piney River carry?
About 3,926 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 68 over Piney River?
The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 68 over Piney River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.