FAS 39 over Middle Creek
PoorMcMinn County, Tennessee · .8 Mile West of Englewood · Structure no. 54SR0390001
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,610
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 39 over Middle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 39 over Middle Creek in McMinn County, Tennessee. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,976 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 39 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 39 over Middle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 39 over Middle Creek carry?
About 5,610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 39 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 39 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.