US Bridges

FAS 116 over New River

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 0.16 Mi.Morgan Co. Line · Structure no. 01SR1160001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 116 over New River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 116 over New River in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 116
CrossesNew River
Location0.16 Mi.Morgan Co. Line
RouteState Highway 116
CountyAnderson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.12505, -84.42258
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2021)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 116 over New River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 116 over New River 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 New River carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 116 over New River?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 116 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.