US Bridges

FAP 27 over Middle Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Tennessee · 1.09 Mi. from Marion Co. · Structure no. 33SR0270001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,514
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 27 over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 27 over Middle Creek in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,514 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,936 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesFAP 27
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location1.09 Mi. from Marion Co.
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates35.11702, -85.37466
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,514 (2021)
Projected traffic11,936 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 FAP 27 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 27 over Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 27 over Middle Creek carry?

About 4,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 27 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 27 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.