US Bridges

FAP 1 over Rocky River

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · At Van Buren CO LN · Structure no. 89SR0010020

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
497 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Rocky River in Warren 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 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 6,917 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,067 by 2042. The structure is 497 ft (151.5 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
CrossesRocky River
LocationAt Van Buren CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77695, -85.60529
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length497 ft (151.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,917 (2021)
Projected traffic11,067 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 Rocky River built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over Rocky 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Rocky River carry?

About 6,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Rocky River?

The structure is 497 ft (151.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.