US Bridges

FAS 82 over Coleman Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.S.Of Flat Crk. · Structure no. 02SR0820003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,923
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 82 over Coleman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 82 over Coleman Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,923 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,184 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesFAS 82
CrossesColeman Creek
Location1.4 Mi.S.Of Flat Crk.
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates35.37188, -86.39539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,923 (2021)
Projected traffic5,184 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$419,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 82 over Coleman Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 82 over Coleman 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 82 over Coleman Creek carry?

About 2,923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 82 over Coleman Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 82 over Coleman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.