US Bridges

FAS 90 over Tackett Creek

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Tennessee · 1.8 M S of Claiborne CO · Structure no. 07SR0900005

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 90 over Tackett Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 90 over Tackett Creek in Campbell County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 90
CrossesTackett Creek
Location1.8 M S of Claiborne CO
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCampbell County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.5398, -84.00612
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2021)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 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 90 over Tackett Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FAS 90 over Tackett 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 90 over Tackett Creek carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 90 over Tackett Creek?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 90 over Tackett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.