US Bridges

FAS 91 over Laurel Creek

Good

Johnson County, Tennessee · In Laurel Bloomery · Structure no. 46SR0910007

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 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 prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 91 over Laurel Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 4,112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,579 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 91
CrossesLaurel Creek
LocationIn Laurel Bloomery
RouteState Highway 91
Coordinates36.56479, -81.7611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,112 (2021)
Projected traffic6,579 by 2042
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 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 Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 91 over Laurel 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 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 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 91 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.