US Bridges

FAS 273 over Bradshaw Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 1.6 M NE Giles CO Line · Structure no. 52S42090001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 273 over Bradshaw Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 273 over Bradshaw Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 273
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location1.6 M NE Giles CO Line
RouteState Highway 273
Coordinates35.11111, -86.80655
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2021)
Projected traffic438 by 2042
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 273 over Bradshaw Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 273 over Bradshaw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 273 over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 273 over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 273 over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.