US Bridges

FAS 9 over Tuckahoe Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Tennessee · .3 M S of Willardtown · Structure no. 45SR0090001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,293
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 9 over Tuckahoe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 9 over Tuckahoe Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 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 3,293 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,157 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAS 9
CrossesTuckahoe Creek
Location.3 M S of Willardtown
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0253, -83.57553
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,293 (2021)
Projected traffic4,157 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$217,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 9 over Tuckahoe Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FAS 9 over Tuckahoe 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 9 over Tuckahoe Creek carry?

About 3,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 9 over Tuckahoe Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 9 over Tuckahoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.