US Bridges

FAS 113 over Flat Creek

Fair

Hamblen County, Tennessee · 1.1 MI SE JCT SR32&SR113 · Structure no. 32SR1130001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
902
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 113 over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 113 over Flat Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 902 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 113
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.1 MI SE JCT SR32&SR113
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates36.16658, -83.25827
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic902 (2021)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FAS 113 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 113 over Flat 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 113 over Flat Creek carry?

About 902 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 113 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 113 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.