US Bridges

FAS 94 over Little Poor Valley Creek

Fair

Hawkins County, Tennessee · Near Klondike Tenn. · Structure no. 37SR0940001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 94 over Little Poor Valley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 94 over Little Poor Valley Creek in Hawkins County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesFAS 94
CrossesLittle Poor Valley Creek
LocationNear Klondike Tenn.
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates36.42722, -83.10985
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2021)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$410,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 94 over Little Poor Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 94 over Little 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 94 over Little Poor Valley Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 94 over Little Poor Valley Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 94 over Little Poor Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.