US Bridges

FAP 1 over Calfkiller River

Fair

White County, Tennessee · In Sparta City Limits · Structure no. 93SR0010007

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
229 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,283
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Calfkiller River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Calfkiller River in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 76 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 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 12,283 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,653 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesFAP 1
CrossesCalfkiller River
LocationIn Sparta City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.92695, -85.4675
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,283 (2021)
Projected traffic19,653 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 Calfkiller River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is FAP 1 over Calfkiller 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Calfkiller River carry?

About 12,283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Calfkiller River?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Calfkiller River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.