US Bridges

FAP 34 over Back Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.Sw. of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR0340005

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,948
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Back Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAP 34 over Back Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 62 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 15,948 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,304 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesBack Creek
Location4 Mi.Sw. of Bristol
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51848, -82.26033
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,948 (2021)
Projected traffic28,304 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 34 over Back Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FAP 34 over Back 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 Back Creek carry?

About 15,948 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Back Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Back Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.