US Bridges

FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · .8 M NE JCT SR34&SR75 · Structure no. 90SR0340002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
6 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 stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 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 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesFAP 34
CrossesBig Limestone Creek
Location.8 M NE JCT SR34&SR75
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 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 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Big Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.