US Bridges

FAS 249 over Brush Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · In Lillamay · Structure no. 11S61510003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,869
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 249 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 249 over Brush Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,869 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesFAS 249
CrossesBrush Creek
LocationIn Lillamay
RouteState Highway 249
Coordinates36.23535, -87.05807
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,869 (2021)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 249 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 249 over Brush 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 249 over Brush Creek carry?

About 3,869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 249 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 249 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.