US Bridges

FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Tennessee · .5 M S of SR91 · Structure no. 46SR1330003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 133
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.5 M S of SR91
RouteState Highway 133
CountyJohnson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.54858, -81.89652
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2021)
Projected traffic850 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 133 over Beaverdam 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.