US Bridges

FAS 152 over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Crockett County, Tennessee · 4.5 Mi.E.Of SR054 · Structure no. 17SR1520005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 152 over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 152 over Bear Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,658 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 152
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.5 Mi.E.Of SR054
RouteState Highway 152
CountyCrockett County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.83236, -89.00175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2021)
Projected traffic2,658 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$907,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 152 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 152 over Bear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 152 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 152 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 152 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.