FAS 296 over Long Creek
FairFentress County, Tennessee · In Allardt City Limits · Structure no. 25S42400005
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,289
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 296 over Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 296 over Long 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 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 4,289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,862 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 296 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 296 over Long 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 Long Creek carry?
About 4,289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 296 over Long Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 296 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.