US Bridges

FAS 46 over Guices Creek

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 1.5 M N JCT SR13&SR46 · Structure no. 42017870003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
735
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 46 over Guices Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 46 over Guices Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,269 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 46
CrossesGuices Creek
Location1.5 M N JCT SR13&SR46
RouteState Highway 46
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.35727, -87.6098
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic735 (2021)
Projected traffic1,269 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$586,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 46 over Guices Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 46 over Guices 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 46 over Guices Creek carry?

About 735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 46 over Guices Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 46 over Guices Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.