US Bridges

FAS 275 over Flint River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Tennessee · .15 M S of Stewart Chp RD · Structure no. 52S62400009

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
703
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 275 over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 275 over Flint River in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 275
CrossesFlint River
Location.15 M S of Stewart Chp RD
RouteState Highway 275
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.04359, -86.44695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2021)
Projected traffic1,008 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 275 over Flint River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

About 703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 275 over Flint River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 275 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.