US Bridges

FAU 06022 over Gap Creek

Fair

Carter County, Tennessee · 2.5 M W of Three Mts · Structure no. 10S23770001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,849
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 06022 over Gap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 06022 over Gap Creek in Carter County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,849 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 06022
CrossesGap Creek
Location2.5 M W of Three Mts
RouteCity Street 362
CountyCarter County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28472, -82.23185
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,849 (2021)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$184,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 06022 over Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 06022 over Gap 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 06022 over Gap Creek carry?

About 2,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 06022 over Gap Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 06022 over Gap Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.