US Bridges

FAS 116 over Indian Creek

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · 4.04 Mi.Morgan Co. Line · Structure no. 01SR1160005

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 116 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 116 over Indian Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 226 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAS 116
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4.04 Mi.Morgan Co. Line
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates36.15518, -84.37755
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 116 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 116 over Indian Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 116 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 116 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.