FAS 79 over Slough
FairLake County, Tennessee · 0.7 M E JCT SR79&SR181 · Structure no. 48SR0790025
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 764
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 79 over Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 79 over Slough in Lake County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 764 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 79 over Slough built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 79 over Slough 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 79 over Slough carry?
About 764 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 79 over Slough?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 79 over Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.