US Bridges

FAP 1 over Harts Branch

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .9 M SE JCT SR1&SR266 · Structure no. 75SR0010005

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,383
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Harts Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over Harts Branch in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 80 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,383 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,013 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesHarts Branch
Location.9 M SE JCT SR1&SR266
RouteU.S. Route SR001
Coordinates35.98617, -86.52233
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,383 (2021)
Projected traffic39,013 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Harts Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FAP 1 over Harts Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Harts Branch carry?

About 24,383 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Harts Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Harts Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.