US Bridges

FAP 9 over Nelson Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 0.42 Mi.S.Claxton · Structure no. 01SR0090017

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Nelson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 9 over Nelson Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 16,580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,851 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 9
CrossesNelson Creek
Location0.42 Mi.S.Claxton
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0374, -84.10584
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,580 (2021)
Projected traffic31,851 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$137,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9 over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 9 over Nelson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 9 over Nelson Creek carry?

About 16,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 9 over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.