FAS 1 over Piney Creek
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Tennessee · Cumberland-Roane Co.Line · Structure no. 18SR0010017
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,953
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1 over Piney Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying FAS 1 over Piney Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 95 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 2,953 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 36 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is FAS 1 over Piney 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 Piney Creek carry?
About 2,953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.