US Bridges

FAP 9 over Long Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · .5 MI NE Old Batmgre RD · Structure no. 15SR0090013

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,188
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Long Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAP 9 over Long Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,614 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 9
CrossesLong Creek
Location.5 MI NE Old Batmgre RD
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9479, -83.05323
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,188 (2021)
Projected traffic4,614 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$622,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 9 over Long 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 9 over Long Creek carry?

About 3,188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Long Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 9 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.