US Bridges

FAP 95 over E Fork Poplar Creek

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · 2.51 Mi.Roane Co. Line · Structure no. 01SR0950001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 95 over E Fork Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 95 over E Fork Poplar Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,523 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,240 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 95
CrossesE Fork Poplar Creek
Location2.51 Mi.Roane Co. Line
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates36.0059, -84.28081
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,523 (2021)
Projected traffic40,240 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 95 over E Fork Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 95 over E Fork Poplar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 95 over E Fork Poplar Creek carry?

About 19,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 95 over E Fork Poplar Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 95 over E Fork Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.