US Bridges

FAP 1 over Little Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · .7 M NW JCT SR34&SR358 · Structure no. 82SR0340017

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,897
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 1 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 1 over Little Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, 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 18,897 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,806 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 1
CrossesLittle Creek
Location.7 M NW JCT SR34&SR358
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.59389, -82.18879
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 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,897 (2021)
Projected traffic30,806 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$688,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 1 over Little Creek built?

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

What condition is FAP 1 over Little 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 Little Creek carry?

About 18,897 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 1 over Little Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAP 1 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.