US Bridges

FAS 82 over Fall Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · 5.6 Miles of Bellbuckle · Structure no. 02SR0820011

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,878
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 82 over Fall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 82 over Fall Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 2,878 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,264 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 82
CrossesFall Creek
Location5.6 Miles of Bellbuckle
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates35.58611, -86.41727
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,878 (2021)
Projected traffic3,264 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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$283,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 82 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 82 over Fall 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 82 over Fall Creek carry?

About 2,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 82 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 82 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.