US Bridges

FAP 394 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · S. of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR3940013

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,870
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 394 over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 394 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 7,870 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,632 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAP 394
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationS. of Bristol
RouteState Highway 394
Coordinates36.57593, -82.35398
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,870 (2021)
Projected traffic13,632 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 394 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 394 over Reedy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 394 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 7,870 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 394 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAP 394 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.