US Bridges

FAS 227 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · In Iron City · Structure no. 50S61970001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
469 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,507
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 227 over Shoal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 227 over Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,264 by 2041. The structure is 469 ft (142.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 227
CrossesShoal Creek
LocationIn Iron City
RouteState Highway 227
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.02415, -87.57955
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length469 ft (142.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,507 (2021)
Projected traffic2,264 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$958,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 227 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 227 over Shoal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 227 over Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 227 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 469 ft (142.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 227 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.