US Bridges

FAS 87 over Lagoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, Tennessee · .1 MI S of SR19 · Structure no. 38S80460001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 87 over Lagoon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 87 over Lagoon Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 87
CrossesLagoon Creek
Location.1 MI S of SR19
RouteState Highway 87
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.63094, -89.41094
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2021)
Projected traffic387 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$706,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 87 over Lagoon Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 87 over Lagoon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 87 over Lagoon Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 87 over Lagoon Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 87 over Lagoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.