US Bridges

FAP 95 over Bear Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · In Oak Ridge · Structure no. 73SR0950001

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,052
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 95 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 95 over Bear Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 79 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 6,052 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,925 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 95
CrossesBear Creek
LocationIn Oak Ridge
RouteState Highway 95
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9374, -84.34055
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,052 (2021)
Projected traffic11,925 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$137,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 95 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FAP 95 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 95 over Bear Creek carry?

About 6,052 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 95 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAP 95 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.