US Bridges

FAS 242 over Factory Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · .9 Mi.Sw.Of Westpoint · Structure no. 50S62030009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
773
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 242 over Factory Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 242 over Factory Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 773 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2041. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 242
CrossesFactory Creek
Location.9 Mi.Sw.Of Westpoint
RouteState Highway 242
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.12137, -87.54685
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2021)
Projected traffic1,264 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 242 over Factory Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 242 over Factory Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 242 over Factory Creek carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 242 over Factory Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 242 over Factory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.