US Bridges

FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · .10 M E of Wake RD · Structure no. 30SR3490001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
764
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,222 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAP 93
CrossesUnion Temple Creek
Location.10 M E of Wake RD
RouteState Highway 349
Coordinates36.11463, -82.95219
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic764 (2021)
Projected traffic1,222 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 93 over Union Temple 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 January 2024.

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

About 764 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 93 over Union Temple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.