FAP 34 over Mud Creek
FairHawkins County, Tennessee · .6 M S of Bulls Gap · Structure no. 37SR0340001
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,966
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 34 over Mud Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 34 over Mud Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 96 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 5,966 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,546 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 34 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is FAP 34 over Mud 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FAP 34 over Mud Creek carry?
About 5,966 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAP 34 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 34 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.