FAS 274 over Elk River
FairLincoln County, Tennessee · 3 M SW JCT SR273&SR274 · Structure no. 52S42820007
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 556
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 274 over Elk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 274 over Elk River in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2041. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 274 over Elk River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 274 over Elk River 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 274 over Elk River carry?
About 556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 274 over Elk River?
The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 274 over Elk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.