US Bridges

FAS 140 over Eagle Creek

Good

Henry County, Tennessee · 2.1 M W of SR76 · Structure no. 40S81600003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 140 over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 140 over Eagle Creek in Henry 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 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 763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 140
CrossesEagle Creek
Location2.1 M W of SR76
RouteState Highway 140
Coordinates36.42894, -88.16692
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2021)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 140 over Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 140 over Eagle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 140 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 140 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 140 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.