US Bridges

FAS 36 over Possum Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · .9 M SE of Sullivan CO LN · Structure no. 90SR0360013

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,442
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 36 over Possum Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 36 over Possum Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 12,442 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,912 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 36
CrossesPossum Creek
Location.9 M SE of Sullivan CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.43389, -82.4472
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,442 (2021)
Projected traffic18,912 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$422,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 36 over Possum Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 36 over Possum 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 36 over Possum Creek carry?

About 12,442 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 36 over Possum Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns FAS 36 over Possum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.