US Bridges

FAS 273 over Ford Creek

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Giles County, Tennessee · Near Prospect Community · Structure no. 28S42090001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 273 over Ford Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 273 over Ford Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 273
CrossesFord Creek
LocationNear Prospect Community
RouteState Highway 273
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02829, -87.00406
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 273 over Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 273 over Ford Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 273 over Ford Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 273 over Ford Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 273 over Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.