US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Roane County, Tennessee · 0.18KM E. of SR 95 · Structure no. 000000000206350

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,344
2023 count
Owner
Unknown

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,640 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.18KM E. of SR 95
RouteFederal Lands Road 0A138
Coordinates35.93769, -84.33839
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2023)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNot reported
Maintained byNot reported
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek RD over Bear 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the owner is not reported.