US Bridges

FAS 90 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Tennessee · .3 M W of Agon Dilley RR · Structure no. 13SR0900001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 90 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 90 over Buffalo Creek in Claiborne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesFAS 90
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location.3 M W of Agon Dilley RR
RouteState Highway 90
Coordinates36.5577, -83.96477
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2021)
Projected traffic1,325 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 90 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 90 over Buffalo 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 90 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 90 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAS 90 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.