US Bridges

FAS 71 over Clear Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 0.61 Mi.N.Norris City Lts · Structure no. 01SR0710005

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,591
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 71 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 71 over Clear 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 1,591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFAS 71
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.61 Mi.N.Norris City Lts
RouteU.S. Route 441
Coordinates36.2129, -84.07368
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,591 (2021)
Projected traffic2,016 by 2041
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 FAS 71 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 71 over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?

About 1,591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 71 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns FAS 71 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.