FAS 242 over Knob Creek
GoodLawrence County, Tennessee · 8 Mi.Nw.Of Crockett Park · Structure no. 50S62030015
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 773
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 242 over Knob Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 242 over Knob Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 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 285 ft (87 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 242 over Knob Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is FAS 242 over Knob 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 Knob Creek carry?
About 773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 242 over Knob Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 242 over Knob Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.