US Bridges

FAP 72 over Riley Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · .4 Mi.S.Of SR-58 · Structure no. 73SR0720007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 72 over Riley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 72 over Riley Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,673 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,366 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 72
CrossesRiley Creek
Location.4 Mi.S.Of SR-58
RouteState Highway 72
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.8013, -84.56306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$271,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 72 over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 72 over Riley 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 Riley Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 72 over Riley Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 72 over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.