US Bridges

FAS 249 over Sams Creek

Fair

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 6.5 Mi. N. of Pegram · Structure no. 11S63600007

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 249 over Sams Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 249 over Sams Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 2,788 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,576 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 249
CrossesSams Creek
Location6.5 Mi. N. of Pegram
RouteState Highway 249
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17178, -87.04713
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,788 (2021)
Projected traffic4,576 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 249 over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 249 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 249 over Sams Creek carry?

About 2,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 249 over Sams Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 249 over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.