US Bridges

FAS 116 over Coal Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Tennessee · 9.24 Mi. Jct. FAS 2613 · Structure no. 01SR1160017

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,083
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 116 over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 116 over Coal Creek in Anderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,083 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,632 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFAS 116
CrossesCoal Creek
Location9.24 Mi. Jct. FAS 2613
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates36.21863, -84.16132
Functional classUrban 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,083 (2021)
Projected traffic5,632 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 116 over Coal 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 116 over Coal Creek carry?

About 3,083 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 116 over Coal Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 116 over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.