US Bridges

FAS 36 over Spivey Creek

Fair

Unicoi County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.S.Of Ernestnille · Structure no. 86SR0360005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
511
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 36 over Spivey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 36 over Spivey Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 511 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 36
CrossesSpivey Creek
Location1.3 Mi.S.Of Ernestnille
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyUnicoi County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.05603, -82.50272
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2021)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1990, making it 35 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 511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 36 over Spivey Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 36 over Spivey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.