US Bridges

FAS 91 over Furnace Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Tennessee · .1 M S of Hoosier RD · Structure no. 46SR0910003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,121
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 91 over Furnace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 91 over Furnace Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 3,121 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,928 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 91
CrossesFurnace Creek
Location.1 M S of Hoosier RD
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates36.49806, -81.78361
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,121 (2021)
Projected traffic4,928 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 91 over Furnace Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 91 over Furnace 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 91 over Furnace Creek carry?

About 3,121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 91 over Furnace Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 91 over Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.