US Bridges

FAP 9 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · .4 MI S French Broad Rv · Structure no. 15SR0090017

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,381
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Laurel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 9 over Laurel Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 101 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 5 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 1,381 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,982 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 9
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location.4 MI S French Broad Rv
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9269, -83.00635
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,381 (2021)
Projected traffic2,982 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$367,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 9 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is FAP 9 over Laurel 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 Laurel Creek carry?

About 1,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 9 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.