US Bridges

FAS 107 over Red Ford Creek

Good

Unicoi County, Tennessee · 1.7 M SE JCT SR107&SR173 · Structure no. 86SR1070011

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,057
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 107 over Red Ford Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 107 over Red Ford Creek in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

CarriesFAS 107
CrossesRed Ford Creek
Location1.7 M SE JCT SR107&SR173
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates36.15282, -82.2512
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,057 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 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 107 over Red Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 107 over Red Ford 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 Red Ford Creek carry?

About 1,057 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 107 over Red Ford Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 107 over Red Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.