US Bridges

FAP 1 over Miller Branch

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · W.Of Mcminville · Structure no. 89SR0010031

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,564
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Miller Branch is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 1 over Miller Branch in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 6,564 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,294 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesMiller Branch
LocationW.Of Mcminville
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.74472, -85.94611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,564 (2021)
Projected traffic9,294 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Miller Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Miller Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Miller Branch carry?

About 6,564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Miller Branch?

The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Miller Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.