US Bridges

FAP 63 over Flat Creek

Good

Scott County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI E JCT SR29 · Structure no. 76SR0630001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 63 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 63 over Flat Creek in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,310 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAP 63
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.9 MI E JCT SR29
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates36.4162, -84.50385
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,449 (2021)
Projected traffic16,310 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 63 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 63 over Flat 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 63 over Flat Creek carry?

About 10,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 63 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 63 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.