US Bridges

FAS 101 over Bee Creek

Good

Bledsoe County, Tennessee · 4.45 Mi. East of SR101 · Structure no. 04S42530005

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,682
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 101 over Bee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 101 over Bee Creek in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesFAS 101
CrossesBee Creek
Location4.45 Mi. East of SR101
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates35.76284, -85.16917
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,682 (2021)
Projected traffic2,592 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 101 over Bee Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FAS 101 over Bee 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 Bee Creek carry?

About 1,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 101 over Bee Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 101 over Bee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.