US Bridges

FAS 104 over Spring Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1 MI SW of Mckee Lane · Structure no. 39SR1040007

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 104 over Spring Creek in Henderson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 989 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesFAS 104
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1 MI SW of Mckee Lane
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.74331, -88.49161
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic989 (2021)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 104 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 104 over Spring 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 104 over Spring Creek carry?

About 989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.