US Bridges

FAS 274 over Cold Water Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 4.2 M NW JCT SR110&SR274 · Structure no. 52S42820005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 274 over Cold Water Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 274 over Cold Water Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 274
CrossesCold Water Creek
Location4.2 M NW JCT SR110&SR274
RouteState Highway 274
Coordinates35.0839, -86.73299
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2021)
Projected traffic890 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 274 over Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 274 over Cold Water 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 274 over Cold Water Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 274 over Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 274 over Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.