US Bridges

FAS 280 over Perry Creek

Fair

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.E.Of Gnat Hill · Structure no. 16S42900009

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,424
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 280 over Perry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 280 over Perry Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,424 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 280
CrossesPerry Creek
Location1.2 Mi.E.Of Gnat Hill
RouteState Highway 280
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.62783, -86.11135
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,424 (2021)
Projected traffic2,278 by 2042
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$155,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 280 over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 280 over Perry 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 280 over Perry Creek carry?

About 1,424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 280 over Perry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 280 over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.