US Bridges

FAS 113 over Bent Creek

Good

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .8 MI NE JCT SR34&SR113 · Structure no. 32SR1130003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 113 over Bent Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 113 over Bent Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 113
CrossesBent Creek
Location.8 MI NE JCT SR34&SR113
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates36.28354, -83.13353
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2021)
Projected traffic1,904 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 113 over Bent Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 113 over Bent 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 113 over Bent Creek carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 113 over Bent Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 113 over Bent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.