US Bridges

FAP 19 over Briar Creek

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1. M W of Dixion RD · Structure no. 38SR0190001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,247
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 19 over Briar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 19 over Briar Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,247 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,214 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

CarriesFAP 19
CrossesBriar Creek
Location1. M W of Dixion RD
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates35.64333, -89.34556
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,247 (2021)
Projected traffic3,214 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 19 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 19 over Briar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 19 over Briar Creek carry?

About 2,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 19 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 19 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.