US Bridges

FAP 160 over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamblen County, Tennessee · .8 M NW of I81 · Structure no. 32SR1600004

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,842
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 160 over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 160 over Flat Creek in Hamblen County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,842 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,232 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 160
CrossesFlat Creek
Location.8 M NW of I81
RouteState Highway 160
CountyHamblen County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15816, -83.2123
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,842 (2021)
Projected traffic5,232 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$668,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 160 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 160 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 FAP 160 over Flat Creek carry?

About 3,842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAP 160 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 160 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.