US Bridges

FAS 74 over Mill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bradley County, Tennessee · .98 Mi.N.Of Georgia Line · Structure no. 06SR0740005

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,896
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 74 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 74 over Mill Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,896 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,734 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesFAS 74
CrossesMill Creek
Location.98 Mi.N.Of Georgia Line
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates35.0012, -84.77785
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,896 (2021)
Projected traffic2,734 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$446,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 74 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 74 over Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 74 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,896 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 74 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 74 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.