US Bridges

FAS 147 over Sugar Creek Canal

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI JCT SR69A&HENRY · Structure no. 03S81500001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 147 over Sugar Creek Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 147 over Sugar Creek Canal in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 65 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 5 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 147
CrossesSugar Creek Canal
Location0.8 MI JCT SR69A&HENRY
RouteState Highway 147
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.23667, -88.08456
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2021)
Projected traffic866 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$947,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 147 over Sugar Creek Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is FAS 147 over Sugar Creek Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 147 over Sugar Creek Canal carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 147 over Sugar Creek Canal?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 147 over Sugar Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.