FAS 9 over Fork Coal Creek
FairAnderson County, Tennessee · 0.43 Mi. from Jct. SH 71 · Structure no. 01SR0090001
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,356
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 9 over Fork Coal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 9 over Fork Coal Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 10,356 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,570 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 9 over Fork Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 9 over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 9 over Fork Coal Creek carry?
About 10,356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS 9 over Fork Coal Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 9 over Fork Coal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.