US Bridges

FAS 1 over Town Creek

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · 1.5 M NE of Knox CO LN · Structure no. 53SR0010001

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,417
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 1 over Town Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 8,417 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,304 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 1
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.5 M NE of Knox CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 70
Coordinates35.85242, -84.24516
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,417 (2021)
Projected traffic11,304 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$146,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1 over Town 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1 over Town Creek carry?

About 8,417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Town Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.