US Bridges

FAP 34 over Thomas Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 6 Mi. Se. of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR0340023

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,904
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Thomas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 34 over Thomas Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 1,904 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,614 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 34
CrossesThomas Creek
Location6 Mi. Se. of Bristol
RouteU.S. Route 421
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.566, -82.06
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,904 (2021)
Projected traffic2,614 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 34 over Thomas 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 Thomas Creek carry?

About 1,904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAP 34 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.