FAS 82 over Puncheon Creek
FairBedford County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.E.Of Bell Buckle · Structure no. 02SR0820029
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,548
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 82 over Puncheon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 82 over Puncheon Creek in Bedford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,548 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 82 over Puncheon Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 82 over Puncheon 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 Puncheon Creek carry?
About 1,548 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 82 over Puncheon Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 82 over Puncheon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.