US Bridges

FAS 121 over Beans Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 1.1 Mi.E. of Lincoln Co. · Structure no. 26S44360001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 121 over Beans Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 121 over Beans Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 729 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,179 by 2042. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 121
CrossesBeans Creek
Location1.1 Mi.E. of Lincoln Co.
RouteState Highway 121
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12083, -86.30569
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2021)
Projected traffic1,179 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 121 over Beans Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 121 over Beans 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 121 over Beans Creek carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 121 over Beans Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 121 over Beans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.