US Bridges

FAS 104 over Jones Creek

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · On Grounds Milan Arsenal · Structure no. 09SR1040003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 104 over Jones Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,157 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

CarriesFAS 104
CrossesJones Creek
LocationOn Grounds Milan Arsenal
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.90908, -88.65141
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2021)
Projected traffic2,157 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 104 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 104 over Jones 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 104 over Jones Creek carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.