FAS 1 over Renfroe Creek
PoorCumberland County, Tennessee · 7 Mi. Nw. of Roane Co. · Structure no. 18SR0010009
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,039
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1 over Renfroe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1 over Renfroe Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 96 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 2,039 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,262 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1 over Renfroe Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is FAS 1 over Renfroe 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1 over Renfroe Creek carry?
About 2,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1 over Renfroe Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1 over Renfroe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.