US Bridges

FAS 44 over Thomas Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 1.8 Mi.S.Of Va.State Line · Structure no. 82SR0440001

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 44 over Thomas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 44 over Thomas Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,142 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,152 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 44
CrossesThomas Creek
Location1.8 Mi.S.Of Va.State Line
RouteState Highway 44
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57252, -82.06406
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,142 (2021)
Projected traffic3,152 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 44 over Thomas Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 44 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 44 over Thomas Creek carry?

About 2,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 44 over Thomas Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 44 over Thomas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.