US Bridges

FAP 72 over Paint Rock Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · 1.87 Mi.W.Of Loudon Co. · Structure no. 73SR0720001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 72 over Paint Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 72 over Paint Rock Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,598 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 72
CrossesPaint Rock Creek
Location1.87 Mi.W.Of Loudon Co.
RouteState Highway 72
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74145, -84.50848
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2021)
Projected traffic2,598 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 72 over Paint Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 72 over Paint Rock 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 72 over Paint Rock Creek carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 72 over Paint Rock Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 72 over Paint Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.