US Bridges

FAS 36 over Spivey Creek

Fair

Unicoi County, Tennessee · 1.5 M S JCT SR36&SR81 · Structure no. 86SR0360003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 36 over Spivey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 36 over Spivey Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 36
CrossesSpivey Creek
Location1.5 M S JCT SR36&SR81
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyUnicoi County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05552, -82.50301
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2021)
Projected traffic656 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 FAS 36 over Spivey Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 36 over Spivey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 36 over Spivey Creek carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 36 over Spivey Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 36 over Spivey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.