FAS 1 over Cypress Creek
FairMadison County, Tennessee · 8.3 Mi. West of Jackson · Structure no. 57SR0010001
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,836
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 1 over Cypress Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 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 6 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 2,836 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,363 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is FAS 1 over Cypress 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 1 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 2,836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.