FAS 242 over Little Shoal Creek
GoodLawrence County, Tennessee · .4 Mi.N.Or Lawrenceburg · Structure no. 50S62310001
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,023
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 242 over Little Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 242 over Little Shoal Creek in Lawrence County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,023 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,448 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 242 over Little Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 242 over Little Shoal 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 Little Shoal Creek carry?
About 4,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS 242 over Little Shoal Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 242 over Little Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.