US Bridges

FAS 296 over Crooked Creek

FairPosted for load

Fentress County, Tennessee · .39 Mi.W.Of Allardt · Structure no. 25S42400003

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,289
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 296 over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 296 over Crooked Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,862 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 296
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.39 Mi.W.Of Allardt
RouteState Highway 296
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.38313, -84.91393
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,289 (2021)
Projected traffic6,862 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$517,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 296 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 296 over Crooked 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 296 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 4,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 296 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 296 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.