US Bridges

FAS 90 over Big Hickory Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Tennessee · 1. W of SR9 · Structure no. 07SR0900003

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
373 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 90 over Big Hickory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 90 over Big Hickory Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,326 by 2042. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 90
CrossesBig Hickory Creek
Location1. W of SR9
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5508, -84.04536
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2021)
Projected traffic1,326 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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$154,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 90 over Big Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 90 over Big 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 90 over Big Hickory Creek carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 90 over Big Hickory Creek?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 90 over Big Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.