US Bridges

FAP 107 over Clarks Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · 3.4 M NE JCT SR107&SR353 · Structure no. 90SR1070005

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,352
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 107 over Clarks Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAP 107 over Clarks Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3,352 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,115 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAP 107
CrossesClarks Creek
Location3.4 M NE JCT SR107&SR353
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates36.16793, -82.54117
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAP 107 over Clarks 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 107 over Clarks Creek carry?

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

How long is FAP 107 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 107 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.