US Bridges

FAS 245 over Yokley Creek

Fair

Giles County, Tennessee · 2.8 Mi.N.Of Campbellsvill · Structure no. 28S62010009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 245 over Yokley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 245 over Yokley Creek in Giles County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 245
CrossesYokley Creek
Location2.8 Mi.N.Of Campbellsvill
RouteState Highway 245
CountyGiles County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41044, -87.11621
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 245 over Yokley Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 245 over Yokley 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 Yokley Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 245 over Yokley Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 245 over Yokley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.