FAS 50 over Elk River
FairPosted for loadGrundy County, Tennessee · In the Elkhead Community · Structure no. 31S43240003
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,872
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 50 over Elk River is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 50 over Elk River in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 50 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 50 over Elk River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 50 over Elk River carry?
About 1,872 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 50 over Elk River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 50 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.