US Bridges

FAS 107 over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Unicoi County, Tennessee · 4 M NE JCT SR107&SR395 · Structure no. 86SR1070007

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,155
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 107 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 107 over Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,648 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 107
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4 M NE JCT SR107&SR395
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyUnicoi County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.19429, -82.3495
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,155 (2021)
Projected traffic6,648 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 107 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 107 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 107 over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 107 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 107 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.