US Bridges

FAP 30 over Rocky River

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · At Warren Van Buren CO Li · Structure no. 89SR0300001

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,285
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 30 over Rocky River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 30 over Rocky River in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesFAP 30
CrossesRocky River
LocationAt Warren Van Buren CO Li
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates35.73416, -85.59317
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,285 (2021)
Projected traffic1,966 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 30 over Rocky River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAP 30 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 30 over Rocky River carry?

About 1,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 30 over Rocky River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 30 over Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.