US Bridges

FAS 140 over Clear Creek

Fair

Henry County, Tennessee · 1.7 M W of SR54 · Structure no. 40S81720005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 140 over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 140 over Clear 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 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 140
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.7 M W of SR54
RouteState Highway 140
CountyHenry County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44405, -88.36242
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2021)
Projected traffic1,078 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 Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 140 over Clear 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 140 over Clear Creek carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 140 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 140 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.