US Bridges

FAP 9 over Big Creek

Good

Campbell County, Tennessee · In Lafollette · Structure no. 07SR0090013

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,901
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 9 over Big Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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 18,901 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,242 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesFAP 9
CrossesBig Creek
LocationIn Lafollette
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.38208, -84.1212
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,901 (2021)
Projected traffic30,242 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 9 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 9 over Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 9 over Big Creek carry?

About 18,901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Big Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m).

Who owns FAP 9 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.