US Bridges

FAS 60 over Greasy Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Tennessee · Near Meigs Co.Line · Structure no. 06SR0600007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,549
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 60 over Greasy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 60 over Greasy Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,549 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,450 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 60
CrossesGreasy Creek
LocationNear Meigs Co.Line
RouteState Highway 60
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.24892, -84.89867
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,549 (2021)
Projected traffic13,450 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 60 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 60 over Greasy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 60 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 8,549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 60 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 60 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.