US Bridges

FAS 130 over Elk River

Good

Franklin County, Tennessee · 3 Mi.Nw.Of Winchester · Structure no. 26SR1300003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
512 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,601
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 130 over Elk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 130 over Elk River in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 4,601 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,362 by 2042. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 130
CrossesElk River
Location3 Mi.Nw.Of Winchester
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates35.21549, -86.15729
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,601 (2021)
Projected traffic7,362 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 130 over Elk River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 130 over Elk River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 130 over Elk River carry?

About 4,601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 130 over Elk River?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 130 over Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.