US Bridges

FAP 95 Ramp Nbl over Bear Creek

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · At SR 58 JCT · Structure no. 73SR0950009

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,798
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 95 Ramp Nbl over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 95 Ramp Nbl 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 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 10,798 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 95 Ramp Nbl
CrossesBear Creek
LocationAt SR 58 JCT
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates35.94462, -84.36185
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,798 (2021)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ramp Nbl over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 95 Ramp Nbl 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 Ramp Nbl over Bear Creek carry?

About 10,798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 95 Ramp Nbl over Bear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAP 95 Ramp Nbl over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.