FAS 142 over Owl Creek
FairHardin County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI West of SR 22 · Structure no. 36SR1420001
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,497
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 142 over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 142 over Owl Creek in Hardin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,497 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,395 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 142 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 142 over Owl 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 142 over Owl Creek carry?
About 1,497 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 142 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 142 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.