US Bridges

FAS 2 over Patton Creek

Fair

Grundy County, Tennessee · .8 Mi.Northwest of Pelham · Structure no. 31SR0020001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Patton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 2 over Patton Creek in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,976 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 2
CrossesPatton Creek
Location.8 Mi.Northwest of Pelham
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates35.31727, -85.89253
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2021)
Projected traffic2,976 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Patton Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over Patton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Patton Creek carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Patton Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Patton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.