US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Caney Fork River

Good

Smith County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.East of Carthage · Structure no. 80SR0240013

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
964 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,948
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Caney Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Caney Fork River in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,948 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,717 by 2042. The structure is 964 ft (293.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesCaney Fork River
Location1.3 Mi.East of Carthage
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates36.23333, -85.91167
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length964 ft (293.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,948 (2021)
Projected traffic4,717 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 401 (sr 24) over Caney Fork River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Caney Fork River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 401 (sr 24) over Caney Fork River carry?

About 2,948 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Caney Fork River?

The structure is 964 ft (293.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over Caney Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.