FAS 101 over Beaver Dam Creek
GoodBledsoe County, Tennessee · 1.86 Mi.East of SR101 · Structure no. 04S42530001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,682
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 101 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 101 over Beaver Dam Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 87 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 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 101 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is FAS 101 over Beaver Dam 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 101 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 1,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 101 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 101 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.