US Bridges

FAP 34 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · In Morristown · Structure no. 32FA0620003

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,391
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 34 over Turkey Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 15,391 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,568 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationIn Morristown
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20923, -83.29535
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,391 (2021)
Projected traffic29,568 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 34 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Turkey 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 FAP 34 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 15,391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.