US Bridges

FAS 145 over Sanders Fork Creek

Fair

Cannon County, Tennessee · 4.7 Mi.North of Woodbury · Structure no. 08SR1450005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
945
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 145 over Sanders Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 145 over Sanders Fork Creek in Cannon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 945 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 145
CrossesSanders Fork Creek
Location4.7 Mi.North of Woodbury
RouteState Highway 145
CountyCannon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.88801, -86.10171
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic945 (2021)
Projected traffic1,456 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 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 145 over Sanders Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 145 over Sanders Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 145 over Sanders Fork Creek carry?

About 945 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 145 over Sanders Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 145 over Sanders Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.