US Bridges

FAS 2 over Betsy Willis Creek

FairPosted for load

Coffee County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.W.Of Grundy Co.Line · Structure no. 16SR0020027

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Betsy Willis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2 over Betsy Willis 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 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,616 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesBetsy Willis Creek
Location1 Mi.W.Of Grundy Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCoffee County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.33028, -85.92005
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2021)
Projected traffic3,616 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$772,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Betsy Willis 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 Betsy Willis 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 Betsy Willis Creek carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Betsy Willis Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Betsy Willis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.