US Bridges

FAP 30 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.W.Of Spencer · Structure no. 88SR0300003

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
795
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 30 over Laurel Creek in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 795 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 30
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location4 Mi.W.Of Spencer
RouteState Highway 30
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73628, -85.51881
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic795 (2021)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 30 over Laurel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 30 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.