FAS 101 over Laurel Creek
PoorCumberland County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.Ne.Of Bledsoe Co. · Structure no. 18S42530001
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,062
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 101 over Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 101 over Laurel Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 73 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 2,062 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,299 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 101 over Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FAS 101 over Laurel 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 101 over Laurel Creek carry?
About 2,062 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 101 over Laurel Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 101 over Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.