US Bridges

FAP 63 over Paint Rock CR & Tn Rwy

Good

Scott County, Tennessee · 1.71 Mi.E.Of Huntsville · Structure no. 76SR0630007

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
519 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,379
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 63 over Paint Rock CR & Tn Rwy is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 63 over Paint Rock CR & Tn Rwy in Scott County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,379 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,806 by 2042. The structure is 519 ft (158.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

CarriesFAP 63
CrossesPaint Rock CR & Tn Rwy
Location1.71 Mi.E.Of Huntsville
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates36.4046, -84.45122
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length519 ft (158.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,379 (2021)
Projected traffic11,806 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$467,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 63 over Paint Rock CR & Tn Rwy built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 63 over Paint Rock CR & Tn Rwy 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 Paint Rock CR & Tn Rwy carry?

About 7,379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 63 over Paint Rock CR & Tn Rwy?

The structure is 519 ft (158.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 63 over Paint Rock CR & Tn Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.