FAS 2 over Blue Spring Creek
FairCoffee County, Tennessee · 3.8 Mi.Se. of Manchester · Structure no. 16SR0020019
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,073
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2 over Blue Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2 over Blue Spring Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 102 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 5,073 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,117 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Blue Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is FAS 2 over Blue Spring 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 2 over Blue Spring Creek carry?
About 5,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2 over Blue Spring Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2 over Blue Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.