US Bridges

FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Tennessee · .2 M S of Arnold Branch · Structure no. 46SR1330007

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 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 continuous culvert carrying FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek in Johnson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 133
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location.2 M S of Arnold Branch
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates36.5726, -81.8643
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 1978, making it 47 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 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.