US Bridges

FAS 180 over Pond Creek Tributary

Good

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1 MI W of Solman RD · Structure no. 38S80510001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
601
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 180 over Pond Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 180 over Pond Creek Tributary in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 180
CrossesPond Creek Tributary
Location1 MI W of Solman RD
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates35.71158, -89.41136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2021)
Projected traffic840 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 180 over Pond Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 180 over Pond Creek Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 180 over Pond Creek Tributary carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 180 over Pond Creek Tributary?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 180 over Pond Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.