US Bridges

FAS 96 over Indian Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · In Buffalo Valley · Structure no. 71005250003

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 96 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 96 over Indian Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 5 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,141 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 96
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationIn Buffalo Valley
RouteState Highway 96
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.14051, -85.78689
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2021)
Projected traffic1,141 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$187,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 96 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 96 over Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 96 over Indian Creek carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 96 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 96 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.