FAS 242 over Crews Creek
FairLawrence County, Tennessee · Southwest of Crewstown · Structure no. 50S62030025
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 773
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 242 over Crews Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 242 over Crews Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 242 over Crews Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 242 over Crews 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 Crews Creek carry?
About 773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 242 over Crews Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 242 over Crews Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.