US Bridges

FAP 34 over Goose Creek

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · 1 M S of Mountain City · Structure no. 46SR0340003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,381
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 34 over Goose Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8,381 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,410 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP 34
CrossesGoose Creek
Location1 M S of Mountain City
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.48655, -81.80833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,381 (2021)
Projected traffic13,410 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 FAP 34 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Goose 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 34 over Goose Creek carry?

About 8,381 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.