FAP 34 over Furnace Creek
GoodJohnson County, Tennessee · In Mountain City · Structure no. 46SR0340005
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,763
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP 34 over Furnace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 34 over Furnace Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 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 11,763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,821 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP 34 over Furnace Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is FAP 34 over Furnace 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 Furnace Creek carry?
About 11,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAP 34 over Furnace Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns FAP 34 over Furnace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.