US Bridges

FAS 154 over Laurel Creek

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · 7.6 Mi.Ne.Of SR028 · Structure no. 25SR1540001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,333
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 154 over Laurel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 154 over Laurel Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,133 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesFAS 154
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location7.6 Mi.Ne.Of SR028
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates36.4915, -84.84279
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2021)
Projected traffic2,133 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 154 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 154 over Laurel 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 154 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 154 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 154 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.