US Bridges

FAS 37 over Indian Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 1.4 M N of Carter CO LN · Structure no. 82SR0370021

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 37 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 37 over Indian Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 10,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,678 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 37
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.4 M N of Carter CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.44093, -82.26555
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,140 (2021)
Projected traffic14,678 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 37 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 37 over Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 37 over Indian Creek carry?

About 10,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 37 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns FAS 37 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.