US Bridges

FAU 06022 over Gap Creek

PoorPosted for load

Carter County, Tennessee · 2 MI SE of SR 67 · Structure no. 10023770003

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,752
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 06022 over Gap Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAU 06022 over Gap Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,752 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,403 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 06022
CrossesGap Creek
Location2 MI SE of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 362
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31362, -82.24026
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,752 (2021)
Projected traffic4,403 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$607,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 06022 over Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 06022 over Gap Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 06022 over Gap Creek carry?

About 2,752 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 06022 over Gap Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 06022 over Gap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.