US Bridges

FAS 9 over No Business Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · 1.9 M SE of SR90 · Structure no. 07SR0090001

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 9 over No Business Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 9 over No Business Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 9
CrossesNo Business Creek
Location1.9 M SE of SR90
RouteState Highway 9
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55117, -84.06723
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2021)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$227,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 9 over No Business Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 9 over No Business 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 9 over No Business Creek carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 9 over No Business Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAS 9 over No Business Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.