US Bridges

FAP 93 Ramp over Little Horse Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · Ramps E&f at SR 137 JCT · Structure no. 82SR0930037

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 Ramp over Little Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 93 Ramp over Little Horse Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 13,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,728 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAP 93 Ramp
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
LocationRamps E&f at SR 137 JCT
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates36.49975, -82.56535
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,034 (2021)
Projected traffic25,728 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ramp over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 93 Ramp over Little 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 Ramp over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 13,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 Ramp over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns FAP 93 Ramp over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.