US Bridges

FAS 145 over Rush Creek

Good

Cannon County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.Nw.Of Woodbury · Structure no. 08SR1450001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,087
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 145 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 145 over Rush Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 95 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 1,087 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFAS 145
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.3 Mi.Nw.Of Woodbury
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates35.84425, -86.09441
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,087 (2021)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$187,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 145 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FAS 145 over Rush 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 145 over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 145 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 145 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.