US Bridges

FAS 9 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · 2.7 M SE of Rich Mt · Structure no. 07SR0090003

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 9 over Laurel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 9 over Laurel Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 9
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location2.7 M SE of Rich Mt
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates36.54292, -84.08073
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 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 closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 9 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 9 over Laurel 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 Laurel Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 9 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns FAS 9 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.