US Bridges

FAS 75 over Booher Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.Sw.Of Blountville · Structure no. 82SR0750005

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,635
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 75 over Booher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 75 over Booher Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,635 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 75
CrossesBooher Creek
Location3 Mi.Sw.Of Blountville
RouteState Highway 75
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.51408, -82.37424
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,635 (2021)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 FAS 75 over Booher Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 75 over Booher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 75 over Booher Creek carry?

About 4,635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 75 over Booher Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 75 over Booher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.