US Bridges

FAS 107 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Cocke County, Tennessee · South of SR 9 · Structure no. 15SR1070011

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 107 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 107 over Dry Fork Creek in Cocke County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 371 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAS 107
CrossesDry Fork Creek
LocationSouth of SR 9
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates35.88942, -82.99767
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic371 (2021)
Projected traffic640 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 107 over Dry Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 107 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 107 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 107 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.