US Bridges

FAP 95 over Whiteoak Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · North of I40 · Structure no. 73SR0950007

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,025
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 95 over Whiteoak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAP 95 over Whiteoak Creek in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6,025 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,958 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAP 95
CrossesWhiteoak Creek
LocationNorth of I40
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates35.90002, -84.32619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,025 (2021)
Projected traffic8,958 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 95 over Whiteoak Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 95 over Whiteoak 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 Whiteoak Creek carry?

About 6,025 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 95 over Whiteoak Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 95 over Whiteoak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.