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FAS 275 over Cattrell Spring Creek

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Lincoln County, Tennessee · 3 M E JCT SR10&SR275 · Structure no. 52S62400001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 275 over Cattrell Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 275 over Cattrell Spring Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 275
CrossesCattrell Spring Creek
Location3 M E JCT SR10&SR275
RouteState Highway 275
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.01937, -86.52496
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2021)
Projected traffic4,176 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 275 over Cattrell Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 275 over Cattrell Spring 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 275 over Cattrell Spring Creek carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 275 over Cattrell Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 275 over Cattrell Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.