FAS 245 over Blue Creek
GoodGiles County, Tennessee · 6.8 Mi.N.Of Campbellsvill · Structure no. 28S62010011
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 711
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 245 over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 245 over Blue 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 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 245 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 245 over Blue 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 245 over Blue Creek carry?
About 711 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 245 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 245 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.