US Bridges

FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 1.7 M E of Greene CO Line · Structure no. 90SR0340001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,015
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,015 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,547 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesFAP 34
CrossesBig Limestone Creek
Location1.7 M E of Greene CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.2434, -82.6153
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,015 (2021)
Projected traffic17,547 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 34 over Big Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek carry?

About 12,015 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.