US Bridges

FAS 63 over Indian Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · .6 M E of Forge Ridge RD · Structure no. 13S24410003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 63 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 63 over Indian Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 63
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.6 M E of Forge Ridge RD
RouteState Highway 63
CountyClaiborne County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.58845, -83.60522
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
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

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 63 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 63 over Indian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 63 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 63 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 63 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.