FAP 394 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Sullivan County, Tennessee · S. of Bristol · Structure no. 82SR3940015

Built: 1999; 26 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected March 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 27 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 15,375; 2021 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 394 over Reedy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 394 over Reedy Creek in Sullivan County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 15,375 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,256 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesFAP 394

CrossesReedy Creek

LocationS. of Bristol

RouteState Highway 394

CountySullivan County

StateTennessee

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	5 Fair	All 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 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 spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,375 (2021)

Projected traffic30,256 by 2041

Trucks6%

Lanes on structure5

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$430,000 (2021 estimate)

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 394 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 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 15,375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 394 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FAP 394 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.