US Bridges

FAS 241 over Crowson Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi.Nw.Of Red Hill · Structure no. 50S62300001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,647
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 241 over Crowson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 241 over Crowson Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 241
CrossesCrowson Creek
Location1.7 Mi.Nw.Of Red Hill
RouteState Highway 241
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.31733, -87.42615
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,647 (2021)
Projected traffic2,082 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 241 over Crowson Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 241 over Crowson 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 241 over Crowson Creek carry?

About 1,647 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 241 over Crowson Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 241 over Crowson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.