US Bridges

FAS 82 over Bobo Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Tennessee · In Flat Crk. Community · Structure no. 02SR0820005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,993
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 82 over Bobo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 82 over Bobo 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 3,993 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,389 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 82
CrossesBobo Creek
LocationIn Flat Crk. Community
RouteState Highway 82
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.39227, -86.40848
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,993 (2021)
Projected traffic6,389 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$313,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 82 over Bobo Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 82 over Bobo 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 Bobo Creek carry?

About 3,993 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 82 over Bobo Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 82 over Bobo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.