US Bridges

FAS 273 over Richland Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 3 MI SW JCT SR7 · Structure no. 28S42090003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
431 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,032
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 273 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 273 over Richland Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,651 by 2042. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 273
CrossesRichland Creek
Location3 MI SW JCT SR7
RouteState Highway 273
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.0459, -86.94956
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,032 (2021)
Projected traffic1,651 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 273 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 273 over Richland 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 273 over Richland Creek carry?

About 1,032 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 273 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 273 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.