FAS 249 over Harpeth River
FairCheatham County, Tennessee · In Pegram City Limits · Structure no. 11S61520005
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 412 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,480
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 249 over Harpeth River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 249 over Harpeth River in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,696 by 2040. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 249 over Harpeth River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 249 over Harpeth River 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 249 over Harpeth River carry?
About 3,480 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 249 over Harpeth River?
The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 249 over Harpeth River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.