US Bridges

FAS 9 over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Tennessee · In Oak Grove · Structure no. 45SR0090013

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,782
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 9 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 9 over Spring Creek in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 9
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationIn Oak Grove
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyJefferson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.04205, -83.3573
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,782 (2021)
Projected traffic12,451 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 9 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FAS 9 over Spring 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 Spring Creek carry?

About 7,782 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 9 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 9 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.