US Bridges

FAS 1 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Madison County, Tennessee · In Jackson City Limits · Structure no. 57SR0010021

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,896
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Sandy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1 over Sandy Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 13,896 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,062 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationIn Jackson City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyMadison County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.61758, -88.84353
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,896 (2021)
Projected traffic21,062 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 1 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FAS 1 over Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?

About 13,896 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.