FAS 2 over Bradley Creek
PoorCoffee County, Tennessee · In Hillsboro Community · Structure no. 16SR0020023
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,073
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2 over Bradley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2 over Bradley Creek in Coffee County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1954, 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 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.
It carries about 5,073 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,453 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 36 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 2 over Bradley Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is FAS 2 over Bradley 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 2 over Bradley Creek carry?
About 5,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2 over Bradley Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2 over Bradley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.