US Bridges

FAU 107 over Holley Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.2 M SW of Greenville · Structure no. 30SR0340011

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,149
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 107 over Holley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAU 107 over Holley Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 98 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 9,149 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,638 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 107
CrossesHolley Creek
Location1.2 M SW of Greenville
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1732, -82.79427
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,149 (2021)
Projected traffic14,638 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$113,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 107 over Holley Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FAU 107 over Holley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 107 over Holley Creek carry?

About 9,149 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU 107 over Holley Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 107 over Holley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.