FAP 61 over Big Mountain Creek
FairRoane County, Tennessee · In Oliver Springs · Structure no. 73SR0610021
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,469
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 61 over Big Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 61 over Big Mountain Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,469 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,237 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 61 over Big Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP 61 over Big Mountain 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 Big Mountain Creek carry?
About 5,469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAP 61 over Big Mountain Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 61 over Big Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.