FAS 2 over Garrison Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadCoffee County, Tennessee · Near Beech Grove · Structure no. 16SR0020001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,384
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2 over Garrison Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2 over Garrison Fork Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,384 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,744 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 2 over Garrison Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 2 over Garrison Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 2 over Garrison Fork Creek carry?
About 4,384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2 over Garrison Fork Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2 over Garrison Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.