US Bridges

FAS 275 over Stiles Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Tennessee · 2.5 M S JCT SR15&SR275 · Structure no. 52S62400011

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
703
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 275 over Stiles Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 275 over Stiles 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 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.

It carries about 703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 275
CrossesStiles Creek
Location2.5 M S JCT SR15&SR275
RouteState Highway 275
CountyLincoln County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.05912, -86.42433
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2021)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2039
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 Stiles Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 275 over Stiles Creek 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 Stiles Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 275 over Stiles Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 275 over Stiles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.