US Bridges

FAP 61 over Little Emory River

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · In Harriman · Structure no. 73SR0610011

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
253 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,329
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 61 over Little Emory River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 61 over Little Emory River in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 90 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 4,329 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 61
CrossesLittle Emory River
LocationIn Harriman
RouteState Highway 61
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9702, -84.47433
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,329 (2021)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$980,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 61 over Little Emory River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is FAP 61 over Little Emory 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 61 over Little Emory River carry?

About 4,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 61 over Little Emory River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 61 over Little Emory River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.