US Bridges

FAP 1 over Collins River

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of SR30 SR127 · Structure no. 89SR0010012

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,795
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Collins River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Collins River in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 11,795 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,872 by 2042. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCollins River
Location2 MI S of SR30 SR127
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.70805, -85.73195
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,795 (2021)
Projected traffic18,872 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Collins River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Collins 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Collins River carry?

About 11,795 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Collins River?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Collins River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.