FAP 68 over Wolf Creek
FairRhea County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.East of Spring City · Structure no. 72SR0680007
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,563
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 68 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 68 over Wolf Creek in Rhea County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,563 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,034 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 68 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 68 over Wolf 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 68 over Wolf Creek carry?
About 5,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP 68 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 68 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.