US Bridges

FAS 105 over Bear Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi.E.Of Bradford · Structure no. 27SR1050027

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,637
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 105 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 105 over Bear Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,637 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,619 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFAS 105
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.7 Mi.E.Of Bradford
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates36.08198, -88.77014
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,637 (2021)
Projected traffic2,619 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 105 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 105 over Bear 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 105 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,637 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 105 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 105 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.