US Bridges

FAP 8 over Coops Creek

Fair

Sequatchie County, Tennessee · In Dunlap · Structure no. 77SR0080007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,963
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 8 over Coops Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 8 over Coops Creek in Sequatchie County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, 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 13,963 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,106 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 8
CrossesCoops Creek
LocationIn Dunlap
RouteU.S. Route 127
CountySequatchie County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36718, -85.39251
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,963 (2021)
Projected traffic20,106 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$397,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 8 over Coops Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 8 over Coops 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 8 over Coops Creek carry?

About 13,963 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 8 over Coops Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 8 over Coops Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.