US Bridges

FAP 34 over Thompson Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · 2.2 M NW of Morristown · Structure no. 32SR0340005

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Thompson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 34 over Thompson Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 12,215 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,936 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 223 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesThompson Creek
Location2.2 M NW of Morristown
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22745, -83.25801
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width223 ft (68 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,215 (2021)
Projected traffic21,936 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$356,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Thompson 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 Thompson Creek carry?

About 12,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 223 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.