US Bridges

FAS 105 over Thompson Creek

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · At Carroll Co. Line · Structure no. 09SR1050009

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 105 over Thompson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 105 over Thompson Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 105
CrossesThompson Creek
LocationAt Carroll Co. Line
RouteState Highway 105
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04831, -88.69231
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2021)
Projected traffic704 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 105 over Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 105 over Thompson 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 105 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 105 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 105 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.