US Bridges

FAS 9 over Hickory Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · In Rich Mt. · Structure no. 07SR0090007

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
209 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
981
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 9 over Hickory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 9 over Hickory Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,570 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 9
CrossesHickory Creek
LocationIn Rich Mt.
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.50642, -84.08096
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2021)
Projected traffic1,570 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 9 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FAS 9 over Hickory 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 Hickory Creek carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 9 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 9 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.