US Bridges

FAP 92 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Tennessee · 1.2 M NE Ben Henderson RD · Structure no. 45SR0920001

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,648
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 92 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 92 over Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,648 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,026 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 92
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.2 M NE Ben Henderson RD
RouteState Highway 92
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93835, -83.36011
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,648 (2021)
Projected traffic2,026 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 92 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 92 over Clear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 92 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,648 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 92 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 92 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.