US Bridges

FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Tennessee · 1.9 M SE of Washington Cl · Structure no. 46SR1330011

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 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 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAS 133
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.9 M SE of Washington Cl
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates36.59468, -81.81531
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 133 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.