FAS 9 over Rimmer Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Tennessee · .4 M SW of SR066 · Structure no. 45SR0090009
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,782
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 9 over Rimmer Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 9 over Rimmer Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 91 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 7,782 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,451 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 9 over Rimmer Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is FAS 9 over Rimmer 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 Rimmer Creek carry?
About 7,782 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 9 over Rimmer Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 9 over Rimmer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.