US Bridges

FAS 138 over Clover Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · South of Cloverport · Structure no. 35SR1380013

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
842
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 138 over Clover Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 138 over Clover Creek in Hardeman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 138
CrossesClover Creek
LocationSouth of Cloverport
RouteState Highway 138
CountyHardeman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.38881, -89.01286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic842 (2021)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 138 over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 138 over Clover 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 138 over Clover Creek carry?

About 842 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 138 over Clover Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 138 over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.