US Bridges

FAS 91 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Tennessee · .2 M N of Deer Run RD · Structure no. 46SR0910005

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,112
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 91 over Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 91 over Laurel 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 4,112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,288 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 91
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location.2 M N of Deer Run RD
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates36.55613, -81.76953
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,112 (2021)
Projected traffic6,288 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 91 over Laurel Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 91 over Laurel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 91 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 4,112 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 91 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 91 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.