US Bridges

FAP 1 over Boozey Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 5.69 Mi.East of Kingsport · Structure no. 82SR0010029

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Boozey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Boozey 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesBoozey Creek
Location5.69 Mi.East of Kingsport
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57362, -82.41212
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,801 (2021)
Projected traffic25,440 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$427,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Boozey Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over Boozey 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 1 over Boozey Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 1 over Boozey Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 1 over Boozey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.