US Bridges

FAS 82 over Kelley Creek

Good

Bedford County, Tennessee · .16 Mi.E.Of Bell Buckle · Structure no. 02SR0820021

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,548
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 82 over Kelley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 82 over Kelley Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2041. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 82
CrossesKelley Creek
Location.16 Mi.E.Of Bell Buckle
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates35.58794, -86.33949
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,548 (2021)
Projected traffic2,128 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 82 over Kelley Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 82 over Kelley 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 Kelley Creek carry?

About 1,548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 82 over Kelley Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 82 over Kelley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.