US Bridges

FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · .10 M E of Wake RD · Structure no. 30SR0930003

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,530
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 82 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,648 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP 93
CrossesUnion Temple Creek
Location.10 M E of Wake RD
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates36.29687, -82.73627
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic3,530 (2021)
Projected traffic5,648 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FAP 93 over Union Temple 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.