US Bridges

FAS 240 over Chief Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Tennessee · 2 M NE JCT SR241 · Structure no. 50S62300003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,347
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 240 over Chief Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 240 over Chief 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 2,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 240
CrossesChief Creek
Location2 M NE JCT SR241
RouteState Highway 240
CountyLawrence County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.3731, -87.4246
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,347 (2021)
Projected traffic3,400 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$181,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 240 over Chief Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 240 over Chief 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 240 over Chief Creek carry?

About 2,347 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 240 over Chief Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 240 over Chief Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.