US Bridges

FAP 92 over Richland Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · In Rutledge City Limits · Structure no. 29SR0920001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,853
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 92 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 92 over Richland Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,853 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,965 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 92
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationIn Rutledge City Limits
RouteState Highway 92
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2793, -83.51465
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,853 (2021)
Projected traffic2,965 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 92 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 92 over Richland 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 92 over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,853 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 92 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 92 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.