US Bridges

FAS 46 over Yellow Creek

Good

Dickson County, Tennessee · 5.6 Mi.S.Of Houston Co. · Structure no. 22003430021

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,536
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 46 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 46 over Yellow Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,058 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 46
CrossesYellow Creek
Location5.6 Mi.S.Of Houston Co.
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates36.14907, -87.5047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,536 (2021)
Projected traffic4,058 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 46 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 46 over Yellow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 46 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 2,536 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 46 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 46 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.