US Bridges

FAP 61 over Caney Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · In Harriman · Structure no. 73SR0610017

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
91 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 1947 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 78 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,032 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,504 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 61
CrossesCaney Creek
LocationIn Harriman
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates35.90775, -84.59178
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,032 (2021)
Projected traffic20,504 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 61 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FAP 61 over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 61 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.