FAS 273 over Short Creek
GoodLincoln County, Tennessee · 12.5 M SW Fayetteville · Structure no. 52SR2730001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 422
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 273 over Short Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 273 over Short Creek in Lincoln County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 422 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 273 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 273 over Short 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 273 over Short Creek carry?
About 422 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 273 over Short Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 273 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.