US Bridges

FAP 61 over Caney Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · .30 Mi.W.Of Harriman · Structure no. 73SR0610003

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,032
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 61 over Caney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 61 over Caney Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 89 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 14,032 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,504 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 61
CrossesCaney Creek
Location.30 Mi.W.Of Harriman
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89705, -84.60768
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,032 (2021)
Projected traffic20,504 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$521,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 61 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAP 61 over Caney 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 61 over Caney Creek carry?

About 14,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 61 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 61 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.