US Bridges

FAS 152 over School House Creek

FairPosted for load

Crockett County, Tennessee · 3.5 M E JCT SR 54&SR 152 · Structure no. 17SR1520011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,661
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 152 over School House Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 152 over School House Creek in Crockett County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 152
CrossesSchool House Creek
Location3.5 M E JCT SR 54&SR 152
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates35.83289, -89.01975
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 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 closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 152 over School House Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 152 over School House 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 School House Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 152 over School House Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 152 over School House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.