US Bridges

FAS 131 over Puncheon Camp Creek

Fair

Grainger County, Tennessee · .8 M E of Puncheon Camp · Structure no. 29SR1310003

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,213
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 131 over Puncheon Camp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 131 over Puncheon Camp Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,941 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 131
CrossesPuncheon Camp Creek
Location.8 M E of Puncheon Camp
RouteState Highway 131
CountyGrainger County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31206, -83.54845
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,213 (2021)
Projected traffic1,941 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 131 over Puncheon Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 131 over Puncheon Camp 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 FAS 131 over Puncheon Camp Creek carry?

About 1,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 131 over Puncheon Camp Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 131 over Puncheon Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.