US Bridges

FAS 90 over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Campbell County, Tennessee · 6 Miles Se.Of Morley · Structure no. 07SR0900007

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 90 over Clear Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 90 over Clear Fork Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,331 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesFAS 90
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location6 Miles Se.Of Morley
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.54608, -83.99384
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2021)
Projected traffic1,331 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 90 over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 90 over Clear Fork 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 FAS 90 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 90 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 90 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.