US Bridges

FAP 34 over Little Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 3.6 M SE JCT SR34&SR358 · Structure no. 82K39130001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,817
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 34 over Little Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,817 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,642 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 34
CrossesLittle Creek
Location3.6 M SE JCT SR34&SR358
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates36.5929, -82.1881
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,817 (2021)
Projected traffic11,642 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 34 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Little 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 34 over Little Creek carry?

About 7,817 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Little Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.