US Bridges

FAP 1 over Steel Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · In Bristol City Limits · Structure no. 82SR0010037

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Steel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Steel 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 14,401 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,635 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesSteel Creek
LocationIn Bristol City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.59043, -82.22813
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,401 (2021)
Projected traffic25,635 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$685,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Steel Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over Steel 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 Steel Creek carry?

About 14,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Steel Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns FAP 1 over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.