US Bridges

FAS 107 over Indian Creek

Good

Unicoi County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.S.East of Unicoi · Structure no. 86SR1070009

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,687
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 107 over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 107 over Indian Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,687 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,632 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesFAS 107
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3 Mi.S.East of Unicoi
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates36.1746, -82.3014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,687 (2021)
Projected traffic7,632 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 107 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 107 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 107 over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 107 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 107 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.