US Bridges

FAS 2 over I24

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · SR2/I-24 @ Busy Corner · Structure no. 16I00240017

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
489 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over I24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2 over I24 in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,411 by 2041. The structure is 489 ft (149.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesI24
LocationSR2/I-24 @ Busy Corner
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.53605, -86.16409
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length489 ft (149.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2021)
Projected traffic3,411 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over I24 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over I24 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over I24 carry?

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over I24?

The structure is 489 ft (149.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over I24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.