US Bridges

FAS 107 over Cove Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · .4 M N of SR70 · Structure no. 30SR1070001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 107 over Cove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 107 over Cove Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 107
CrossesCove Creek
Location.4 M N of SR70
RouteState Highway 107
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9874, -82.85935
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2021)
Projected traffic430 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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$80,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 107 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 107 over Cove 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 107 over Cove Creek carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 107 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 107 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.