US Bridges

FAS 66 over Big Poor Valley Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.Se.Of Klondike · Structure no. 37SR0660019

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
486
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 66 over Big Poor Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 66 over Big Poor Valley Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 486 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 66
CrossesBig Poor Valley Creek
Location1.3 Mi.Se.Of Klondike
RouteState Highway 66
CountyHawkins County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.43448, -83.1231
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 66 over Big Poor Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 66 over Big Poor Valley 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 FAS 66 over Big Poor Valley Creek carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 66 over Big Poor Valley Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 66 over Big Poor Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.