US Bridges

FAP 1 over E. Fork Beaver Ck Canal

Fair

Tipton County, Tennessee · .36 Mi.Southwest of Mason · Structure no. 84SR0010001

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over E. Fork Beaver Ck Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 1 over E. Fork Beaver Ck Canal in Tipton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 102 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 4,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,314 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesE. Fork Beaver Ck Canal
Location.36 Mi.Southwest of Mason
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.40453, -89.54575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,571 (2021)
Projected traffic7,314 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over E. Fork Beaver Ck Canal built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FAP 1 over E. Fork Beaver Ck Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over E. Fork Beaver Ck Canal carry?

About 4,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over E. Fork Beaver Ck Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over E. Fork Beaver Ck Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.