US Bridges

FAU 1360 (sa 8202) over Horse Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Btwn US23&SR126-N of SR93 · Structure no. 82F00040001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,334
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1360 (sa 8202) over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAU 1360 (sa 8202) over Horse Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,334 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,378 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAU 1360 (sa 8202)
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationBtwn US23&SR126-N of SR93
RouteCity Street 1360
Coordinates36.5098, -82.56655
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,334 (2021)
Projected traffic8,378 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1360 (sa 8202) over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1360 (sa 8202) over Horse 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 1360 (sa 8202) over Horse Creek carry?

About 6,334 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1360 (sa 8202) over Horse Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1360 (sa 8202) over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.