US Bridges

FAP 1 over Caney Fork River

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · At White CO Line · Structure no. 88SR0010002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
785 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,696
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Caney Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Caney Fork River in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,696 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,114 by 2042. The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCaney Fork River
LocationAt White CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.80418, -85.56873
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length785 ft (239.3 m)
Longest span227 ft (69.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,696 (2021)
Projected traffic9,114 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Caney Fork River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Caney Fork River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Caney Fork River carry?

About 5,696 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Caney Fork River?

The structure is 785 ft (239.3 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Caney Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.