US Bridges

FAP 9 over Bull Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Anderson County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.N.Knox County Line · Structure no. 01SR0090019

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
260 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Bull Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 9 over Bull Run Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 16,580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,528 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 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
CrossesBull Run Creek
Location2 Mi.N.Knox County Line
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03259, -84.0976
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 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 traffic26,528 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9 over Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 9 over Bull Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 9 over Bull Run Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 9 over Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 9 over Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.