US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Hogan Creek

Poor

Smith County, Tennessee · In South Cartage-Tenn. · Structure no. 80SR0240011

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
258 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Hogan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Hogan 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 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.

It carries about 6,189 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,902 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesHogan Creek
LocationIn South Cartage-Tenn.
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.25554, -85.96108
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,189 (2021)
Projected traffic9,902 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Hogan 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 Hogan Creek carry?

About 6,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.