FAS 131 over Williams Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrainger County, Tennessee · .5 M SW of Washburn · Structure no. 29SR1310001
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,213
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 131 over Williams Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 131 over Williams Creek in Grainger County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,213 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,941 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 131 over Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 131 over Williams Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 131 over Williams Creek carry?
About 1,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 131 over Williams Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 131 over Williams Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.