US Bridges

FAS 273 over Swan Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 9.2 M NE Giles CO Line · Structure no. 52S42090007

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 273 over Swan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 273 over Swan Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1967, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 731 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 273
CrossesSwan Creek
Location9.2 M NE Giles CO Line
RouteState Highway 273
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15749, -86.71709
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2021)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2040
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 Swan Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FAS 273 over Swan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 273 over Swan Creek carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 273 over Swan Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 273 over Swan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.