US Bridges

FAP 93 over Bear Creek

Good

Sullivan County, Tennessee · .3 M NE JCT SR93&SR347 · Structure no. 82SR0930043

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 93 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 93 over Bear Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,640 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAP 93
CrossesBear Creek
Location.3 M NE JCT SR93&SR347
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates36.47285, -82.59683
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$406,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 93 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 93 over Bear 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 93 over Bear Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 93 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 93 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.