US Bridges

FAS 24 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.Nw.Of Crossville · Structure no. 18SR0240001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 24 over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 24 over Meadow Creek in Cumberland County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,324 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,434 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 24
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location1.3 Mi.Nw.Of Crossville
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCumberland County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98794, -85.06441
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,324 (2021)
Projected traffic11,434 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$284,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 24 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 24 over Meadow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 24 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 7,324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 24 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 24 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.