US Bridges

FAP 1 over Overall Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 3.3 M NW JCT SR1&SR268 · Structure no. 75SR0010009

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
34,465
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Overall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 1 over Overall Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 years old, older 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 34,465 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,235 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesOverall Creek
Location3.3 M NW JCT SR1&SR268
RouteU.S. Route SR001
Coordinates35.91555, -86.46014
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,465 (2021)
Projected traffic49,235 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1 over Overall Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAP 1 over Overall 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Overall Creek carry?

About 34,465 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Overall Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Overall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.