US Bridges

FAS 249 over Sams Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 4.8 Mi.S.E. of SR 49 · Structure no. 11S63600009

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 2,788 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,718 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 249
CrossesSams Creek
Location4.8 Mi.S.E. of SR 49
RouteState Highway 249
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17898, -87.03957
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,788 (2021)
Projected traffic4,718 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$433,000 (2021 estimate)
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 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 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 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 249 over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.