US Bridges

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.5 M SW Smith CO Line · Structure no. 95SR0240019

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 401 (sr 24) over Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,320 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 401 (sr 24)
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.5 M SW Smith CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23623, -86.17982
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2021)
Projected traffic10,320 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$811,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1931, making it 94 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 6,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.