US Bridges

FAS 107 over North Indian Creek

Fair

Unicoi County, Tennessee · .2 M SE JCT SR36&SR81 · Structure no. 86SR0810001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,422
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 107 over North Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 107 over North Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,422 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,382 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesFAS 107
CrossesNorth Indian Creek
Location.2 M SE JCT SR36&SR81
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates36.15042, -82.41773
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,422 (2021)
Projected traffic14,382 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 107 over North Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 107 over North Indian 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 107 over North Indian Creek carry?

About 9,422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 107 over North Indian Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 107 over North Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.