FAP 68
Carrying FAP 68 over BRUSH CREEK
1 MI.NORTH OF DUCKTOWN, Polk, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAP 68
The FAP 68 bridge in Polk, Tennessee carries FAP 68 over BRUSH CREEK. It was built in 1943, making it 83 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,340 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 12.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAP 68 compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1943
- Last Reconstructed
- 1970
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,340 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 70SR0680013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
FAP 68 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 68 against other structures in Polk 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 68?
FAP 68 in Polk, Tennessee has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAP 68 inspected?
FAP 68'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 3,340 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 68 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 68?
FAP 68 has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 68?
FAP 68 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FAP 68 and does age affect safety?
FAP 68 was built in 1943, making it 83 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.
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.
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