US Bridges

FAP 107 over Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · .3 M SE of Washington CO · Structure no. 30SR1070009

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 107 over Horse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 107 over Horse Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,816 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,706 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 107
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.3 M SE of Washington CO
RouteState Highway 107
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1547, -82.65295
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,816 (2021)
Projected traffic7,706 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$355,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 107 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FAP 107 over Horse 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 107 over Horse Creek carry?

About 4,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 107 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 107 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.