US Bridges

FAP 107 over Painters Creek

Fair

Washington County, Tennessee · 3.4 M E of Greene CO LN · Structure no. 90SR1070003

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,352
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 107 over Painters Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 107 over Painters Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,352 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 107
CrossesPainters Creek
Location3.4 M E of Greene CO LN
RouteState Highway 107
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1492, -82.58788
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,352 (2021)
Projected traffic2,115 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 FAP 107 over Painters Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 107 over Painters 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 FAP 107 over Painters Creek carry?

About 3,352 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP 107 over Painters Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAP 107 over Painters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.