US Bridges

FAS 116 over Coal Creek

Good

Anderson County, Tennessee · 5.24 Mi.Jct. FAS 2613 · Structure no. 01SR1160013

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,677
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 116 over Coal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 116 over Coal Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,677 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAS 116
CrossesCoal Creek
Location5.24 Mi.Jct. FAS 2613
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates36.17745, -84.18252
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,677 (2021)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 116 over Coal 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 Coal Creek carry?

About 1,677 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 116 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 116 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.