US Bridges

FAS 275 over Flint River

Good

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 4.2 M E JCT SR10&SR275 · Structure no. 52S62400005

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 275 over Flint River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 275 over Flint River in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 275
CrossesFlint River
Location4.2 M E JCT SR10&SR275
RouteState Highway 275
Coordinates35.01183, -86.50209
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 Flint River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FAS 275 over Flint River 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 Flint River carry?

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

How long is FAS 275 over Flint River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 275 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.