US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Roundlick Creek

PoorPosted for load

Smith County, Tennessee · In Rome-Tennessee · Structure no. 80SR0240003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
278 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,375
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Roundlick Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Roundlick Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesRoundlick Creek
LocationIn Rome-Tennessee
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26247, -86.07007
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,375 (2021)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 401 (sr 24) over Roundlick Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Roundlick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 401 (sr 24) over Roundlick Creek carry?

About 4,375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Roundlick Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over Roundlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.