US Bridges

FAP 1 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.East of Kingsport · Structure no. 82SR0010023

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 1 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 13,801 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,440 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesReedy Creek
Location3 Mi.East of Kingsport
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.56622, -82.45139
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,801 (2021)
Projected traffic25,440 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 1 over Reedy 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 1 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 13,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 1 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.