FAS 101 over Cowen Creek
FairBledsoe County, Tennessee · 3.49 Mi.East of SR101 · Structure no. 04S42530003
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,682
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 101 over Cowen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 101 over Cowen Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, 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 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 1,682 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,592 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 101 over Cowen Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 101 over Cowen 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 101 over Cowen Creek carry?
About 1,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 101 over Cowen Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 101 over Cowen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.