US Bridges

FAP 61 Rt LN over Caney Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · In Harriman · Structure no. 73SR0610005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,429
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 61 Rt LN over Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 61 Rt LN over Caney Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 11,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,699 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long.

CarriesFAP 61 Rt LN
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationIn Harriman
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates35.90985, -84.58608
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,429 (2021)
Projected traffic16,699 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 61 Rt LN over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 61 Rt LN 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 Rt LN over Caney Creek carry?

About 11,429 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 61 Rt LN over Caney Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 61 Rt LN over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.