US Bridges

FAS 249 over Sams Creek

FairPosted for load

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 3.2 Mi.S.Of Lillamay · Structure no. 11S63600011

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 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 continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 249 over Sams Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,788 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,718 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 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
Location3.2 Mi.S.Of Lillamay
RouteState Highway 249
CountyCheatham County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20239, -87.03342
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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$484,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 249 over Sams Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 249 over Sams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.