US Bridges

FAP 9 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 1.8 M E of Marshall CO LN · Structure no. 15SR0090025

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 9 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 9 over Wolf Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 1,282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,539 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAP 9
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.8 M E of Marshall CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.92243, -82.94534
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,282 (2021)
Projected traffic2,539 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 FAP 9 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is FAP 9 over Wolf 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 Wolf Creek carry?

About 1,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 9 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 9 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.