US Bridges

FAS 116 over Rt Fork Coal Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · In Lake City · Structure no. 010A0980001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,593
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 116 over Rt Fork Coal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 116 over Rt Fork Coal Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 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 5 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 3,593 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,464 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 116
CrossesRt Fork Coal Creek
LocationIn Lake City
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates36.23625, -84.16106
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,593 (2021)
Projected traffic4,464 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 116 over Rt Fork Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FAS 116 over Rt Fork Coal 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 116 over Rt Fork Coal Creek carry?

About 3,593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 116 over Rt Fork Coal Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 116 over Rt Fork Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.