FAS 9 over Dumplin Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Tennessee · .1 M S of Ernie Wilson RD · Structure no. 45SR0090007
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,293
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 9 over Dumplin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 9 over Dumplin Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 3,293 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,157 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 9 over Dumplin Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is FAS 9 over Dumplin 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 9 over Dumplin Creek carry?
About 3,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS 9 over Dumplin Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 9 over Dumplin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.