US Bridges

FAS 251 over Sams Creek

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 3.4 Mi.W. of Davidson Co. · Structure no. 11S61510005

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,163
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 251 over Sams Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 251 over Sams Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,315 by 2041. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 251
CrossesSams Creek
Location3.4 Mi.W. of Davidson Co.
RouteState Highway 251
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22587, -87.0368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,163 (2021)
Projected traffic4,315 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 251 over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 251 over Sams 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 251 over Sams Creek carry?

About 2,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 251 over Sams Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 251 over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.