US Bridges

FAS 107 over Mooneyham Branch

Fair

Cocke County, Tennessee · 2.5 M NW of Meadow CR Mtn · Structure no. 15SR1070005

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 107 over Mooneyham Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 107 over Mooneyham Branch in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 107
CrossesMooneyham Branch
Location2.5 M NW of Meadow CR Mtn
RouteState Highway 107
CountyCocke County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.92705, -82.97878
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2021)
Projected traffic366 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 107 over Mooneyham Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 107 over Mooneyham Branch 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 FAS 107 over Mooneyham Branch carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 107 over Mooneyham Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 107 over Mooneyham Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.