US Bridges

FAP 100 over Dry Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · .2 MI FM Henderson CO Li · Structure no. 39SR1000005

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,205
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 100 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 100 over Dry Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,288 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 100
CrossesDry Creek
Location.2 MI FM Henderson CO Li
RouteState Highway 100
CountyHenderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49944, -88.36922
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,205 (2021)
Projected traffic6,288 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$58,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 100 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 100 over Dry 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 100 over Dry Creek carry?

About 4,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 100 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 100 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.