FAS 227 over Blue Water Creek
GoodLawrence County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.Southeast of Loretto · Structure no. 50S62050001
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 192 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,572
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 227 over Blue Water Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 227 over Blue Water Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,613 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 227 over Blue Water Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 227 over Blue Water 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 227 over Blue Water Creek carry?
About 2,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 227 over Blue Water Creek?
The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 227 over Blue Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.