FAS 261 over Salt Lick Creek
PoorMacon County, Tennessee · 1 M S of Kentucky ST Line · Structure no. 56S61380007
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 309
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 261 over Salt Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 261 over Salt Lick Creek in Macon County, Tennessee. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 309 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 547 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 33 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 261 over Salt Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 261 over Salt Lick 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 261 over Salt Lick Creek carry?
About 309 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 261 over Salt Lick Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 261 over Salt Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.