US Bridges

FAP 93 over Horse Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.W.Sullivans Garden · Structure no. 82SR0930005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,696
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 93 over Horse Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 4,696 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,208 by 2041. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 93
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.5 Mi.W.Sullivans Garden
RouteState Highway 93
CountySullivan County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.46853, -82.59997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,696 (2021)
Projected traffic7,208 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 93 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 93 over Horse 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 93 over Horse Creek carry?

About 4,696 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 93 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.