US Bridges

FAS 261 over Long Creek

Fair

Macon County, Tennessee · Near Enon · Structure no. 56S61380005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 261 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 261 over Long Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 261
CrossesLong Creek
LocationNear Enon
RouteState Highway 261
CountyMacon County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.59918, -85.92295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2021)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2041
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 261 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 261 over Long 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 261 over Long Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 261 over Long Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 261 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.