US Bridges

FAS 1 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 1.6 Mi.Ne.Of Huntingdon · Structure no. 09SR0010017

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
322 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,953
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1 over Beaver Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 97 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 5 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 7,953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,725 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 1
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.6 Mi.Ne.Of Huntingdon
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99836, -88.43389
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,953 (2021)
Projected traffic12,725 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FAS 1 over Beaver 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 1 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 7,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.