US Bridges

FAS 99 over Robinette Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Tennessee · .12 MI N of Wayne CO · Structure no. 51S63150001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 99 over Robinette Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 99 over Robinette Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 99
CrossesRobinette Creek
Location.12 MI N of Wayne CO
RouteState Highway 99
Coordinates35.442, -87.63388
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2021)
Projected traffic213 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 99 over Robinette Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 99 over Robinette 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 99 over Robinette Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 99 over Robinette Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 99 over Robinette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.