US Bridges

FAP 108 over Ranger Creek

Fair

Grundy County, Tennessee · .59 Mi.East of SR056 · Structure no. 31SR1080009

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,869
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 108 over Ranger Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 108 over Ranger Creek in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 3,869 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,752 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 108
CrossesRanger Creek
Location.59 Mi.East of SR056
RouteState Highway 108
CountyGrundy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.37395, -85.69157
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,869 (2021)
Projected traffic6,752 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 108 over Ranger Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 108 over Ranger 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 108 over Ranger Creek carry?

About 3,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 108 over Ranger Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 108 over Ranger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.