US Bridges

FAS 44 over Indian Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 2.4 M SE JCT SR34&SR37 · Structure no. 82S25130001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,302
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 44 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 44 over Indian Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 1,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 44
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.4 M SE JCT SR34&SR37
RouteState Highway 44
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47197, -82.25172
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,302 (2021)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FAS 44 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 44 over Indian 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 44 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 44 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns FAS 44 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.