US Bridges

FAS 104 over Piney Creek

Good

Henderson County, Tennessee · 1.5 Mi.South of Lexington · Structure no. 39SR1040013

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,006
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 104 over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 104 over Piney Creek in Henderson 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 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,584 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesFAS 104
CrossesPiney Creek
Location1.5 Mi.South of Lexington
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates35.59622, -88.36794
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 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 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2021)
Projected traffic1,584 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Piney Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 104 over Piney Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 104 over Piney Creek carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 104 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 104 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.