FAS 1 over Fall Creek
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Tennessee · 5 Mi.Nw. of Roane Co. · Structure no. 18SR0010011
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,039
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1 over Fall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1 over Fall Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,039 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,816 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1 over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is FAS 1 over Fall 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 Fall Creek carry?
About 2,039 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1 over Fall Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1 over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.