FAS 232 over Hurricane Creek
PoorPosted for loadHouston County, Tennessee · 1.8 Mi.N.Of Mckinnon · Structure no. 42FA1230001
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 253
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 232 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 232 over Hurricane Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 232 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 232 over Hurricane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 232 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 232 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 232 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.