US Bridges

FAS 84 over Cherry Creek

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 6 Mi.East of SR001 · Structure no. 93SR0840003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 84 over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 84 over Cherry Creek in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,146 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesFAS 84
CrossesCherry Creek
Location6 Mi.East of SR001
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates35.99378, -85.4193
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2021)
Projected traffic1,146 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 84 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 84 over Cherry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 84 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 84 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 84 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.