US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · .4 M E JCT SR24&SR171 · Structure no. 95SR0240001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
19,355
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 19,355 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,192 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesCedar Creek
Location.4 M E JCT SR24&SR171
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23088, -86.50684
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,355 (2021)
Projected traffic34,192 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek carry?

About 19,355 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.