US Bridges

FAP 115 over Parsons Creek

Fair

Blount County, Tennessee · 3.97 M S of Nc ST LN · Structure no. 05SR0720013

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,428
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 115 over Parsons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 115 over Parsons Creek in Blount County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 1,428 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 115
CrossesParsons Creek
Location3.97 M S of Nc ST LN
RouteU.S. Route 129
CountyBlount County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49952, -83.93401
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,428 (2021)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$290,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 115 over Parsons Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 115 over Parsons 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 115 over Parsons Creek carry?

About 1,428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 115 over Parsons Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 115 over Parsons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.