US Bridges

FAP 1 over Cripple Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.4 MI W Cannon CO LN · Structure no. 75SR0010054

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,368
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Cripple Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Cripple Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 15,368 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,589 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCripple Creek
Location4.4 MI W Cannon CO LN
RouteU.S. Route SR001
Coordinates35.82473, -86.25312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,368 (2021)
Projected traffic24,589 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Cripple 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Cripple Creek carry?

About 15,368 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.