US Bridges

FAS 131 over Indian Creek

Good

Grainger County, Tennessee · North of US11 · Structure no. 29S23490001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
587
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 131 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 131 over Indian Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFAS 131
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationNorth of US11
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates36.39463, -83.33205
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2021)
Projected traffic939 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 131 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 131 over Indian 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 131 over Indian Creek carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 131 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 131 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.