FAS 71 over Hinds Creek
FairAnderson County, Tennessee · 0.89 Mi.N. Jct. FAS 2557 · Structure no. 01SR0710001
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,966
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 71 over Hinds Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAS 71 over Hinds Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 4,966 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,480 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 71 over Hinds Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 71 over Hinds 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 71 over Hinds Creek carry?
About 4,966 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 71 over Hinds Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 71 over Hinds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.