US Bridges

FAS 139 over Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Sevier County, Tennessee · 2.39 Mi.S.Of SR009 · Structure no. 78SR1390001

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 139 over Tuckahoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 139 over Tuckahoe Creek in Sevier County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 2,142 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,326 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 139
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
Location2.39 Mi.S.Of SR009
RouteState Highway 139
CountySevier County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99012, -83.63248
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,142 (2021)
Projected traffic3,326 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$178,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 139 over Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 139 over Tuckahoe 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 139 over Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 2,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 139 over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 139 over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.