US Bridges

FAS 242 over Chisholm Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · In Westpoint · Structure no. 50S62030011

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
253 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
773
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 242 over Chisholm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 242 over Chisholm 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 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2041. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 242
CrossesChisholm Creek
LocationIn Westpoint
RouteState Highway 242
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.13471, -87.52926
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$391,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 242 over Chisholm Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 242 over Chisholm 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 242 over Chisholm Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 242 over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 242 over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.