US Bridges

FAP 93 over Horse Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · .35 Mi.N.Of Washington CO · Structure no. 82SR0930041

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
396 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 93 over Horse Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 20,640 by 2041. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFAP 93
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.35 Mi.N.Of Washington CO
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates36.4795, -82.5842
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,034 (2021)
Projected traffic20,640 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 1998, making it 27 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 13,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 93 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 93 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.