FAS 39 over North Mouse Creek
FairMcMinn County, Tennessee · Near Riceville · Structure no. 54S43740009
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,227
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 39 over North Mouse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 39 over North Mouse Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 4,227 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,909 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 39 over North Mouse Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 39 over North Mouse 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 39 over North Mouse Creek carry?
About 4,227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS 39 over North Mouse Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 39 over North Mouse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.