FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 70

Carrying FAP 70 over CANEY CREEK

.5 M SW OF STRIGGERSVILLE, Hawkins, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP 70

The FAP 70 bridge in Hawkins, Tennessee carries FAP 70 over CANEY CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,679 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAP 70 compares

▼ 10.7
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Tennessee bridges
190
Bridges in Hawkins · 14 in Poor condition
FAP 70 18.8 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
13.7
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
8.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
19.8 m (65 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,679 vehicles/day
Structure Number
37SR0700013

How to read this record

FAP 70 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FAP 70 against other structures in Hawkins and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAP 70?

FAP 70 in Hawkins, Tennessee on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 70 inspected?

FAP 70's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,679 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 70 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAP 70?

FAP 70 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 70?

FAP 70 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAP 70 and does age affect safety?

FAP 70 was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.