US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Plunketts Creek

Fair

Smith County, Tennessee · 3.9 Mi.W.Of S.Carthage · Structure no. 80SR0240005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,375
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Plunketts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Plunketts Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesPlunketts Creek
Location3.9 Mi.W.Of S.Carthage
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25796, -86.0476
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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$386,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Plunketts 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 May 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.