US Bridges

FAS 117 over Clear Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · 4 MI S of SR142 · Structure no. 55S81220001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 117 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 117 over Clear Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,712 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 117
CrossesClear Creek
Location4 MI S of SR142
RouteState Highway 117
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.175, -88.38886
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,324 (2021)
Projected traffic1,712 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$136,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 117 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 117 over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 117 over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 117 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 117 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.