US Bridges

FAS 245 over Brownlow Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 2.2 Mi.Nw.Of Campbellsvil · Structure no. 28S62010001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
228 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 245 over Brownlow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 245 over Brownlow Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 245
CrossesBrownlow Creek
Location2.2 Mi.Nw.Of Campbellsvil
RouteState Highway 245
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.36538, -87.14467
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 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 traffic711 (2021)
Projected traffic1,117 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 245 over Brownlow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 245 over Brownlow 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 245 over Brownlow Creek carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 245 over Brownlow Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 245 over Brownlow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.