US Bridges

FAS 2 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Grundy County, Tennessee · 2.4 Mi.North of Monteagle · Structure no. 31SR0020011

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,171
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2 over Dry Creek in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,808 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.4 Mi.North of Monteagle
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyGrundy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.2641, -85.85516
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,171 (2021)
Projected traffic1,808 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$358,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 1,171 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.