US Bridges

FAP 95 over Bear Creek

Fair

Roane County, Tennessee · Near Oak Ridge · Structure no. 73SR0950005

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 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 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,052 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,925 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 95
CrossesBear Creek
LocationNear Oak Ridge
RouteState Highway 95
CountyRoane County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.94382, -84.35713
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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 structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$658,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 95 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 95 over Bear 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 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 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 95 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.