US Bridges

FAP 2 over Pleasant Run Creek

Good

Loudon County, Tennessee · .5 M SE of Philadelphia · Structure no. 53SR0020003

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,493
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 2 over Pleasant Run Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 2 over Pleasant Run Creek in Loudon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5,493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,064 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAP 2
CrossesPleasant Run Creek
Location.5 M SE of Philadelphia
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates35.68292, -84.3953
Functional classRural 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,493 (2021)
Projected traffic7,064 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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$121,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 2 over Pleasant Run Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 2 over Pleasant Run 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 FAP 2 over Pleasant Run Creek carry?

About 5,493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 2 over Pleasant Run Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 2 over Pleasant Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.