US Bridges

FAP 93 over Horse Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · 2.25 Mi.Se.Of Kingsport · Structure no. 82SR0930011

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,712
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 93 over Horse Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 60 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 21,712 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,440 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesFAP 93
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.25 Mi.Se.Of Kingsport
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates36.5022, -82.56371
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.6 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,712 (2021)
Projected traffic41,440 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

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 21,712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 93 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.