US Bridges

FAP 72 over Stamp Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · 4.56 Mi.W.Of Loudon Co. · Structure no. 73SR0720005

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 72 over Stamp Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 72 over Stamp Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 3,673 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,366 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 72
CrossesStamp Creek
Location4.56 Mi.W.Of Loudon Co.
RouteState Highway 72
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.76448, -84.54342
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,673 (2021)
Projected traffic5,366 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 72 over Stamp Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 72 over Stamp 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 72 over Stamp Creek carry?

About 3,673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 72 over Stamp Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 72 over Stamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.