FAS 146 over Pine Creek
FairDeKalb County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.Sw.Of Smithville · Structure no. 21SR1460001
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,760
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 146 over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 146 over Pine Creek in DeKalb County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 3,760 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,016 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 146 over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 146 over Pine 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 146 over Pine Creek carry?
About 3,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 146 over Pine Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 146 over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.