US Bridges

FAS 2 over Noah Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · In the Noah Community · Structure no. 16SR0020007

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Noah Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2 over Noah Fork Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesNoah Fork Creek
LocationIn the Noah Community
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.57452, -86.19195
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2021)
Projected traffic3,216 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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$446,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Noah Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FAS 2 over Noah Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Noah Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 2 over Noah Fork Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Noah Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.