FAS 138 over Pennycost Creek
FairMadison County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.Southeast of Mercer · Structure no. 57SR1380005
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 866
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 138 over Pennycost Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 138 over Pennycost Creek in Madison County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,278 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 138 over Pennycost Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 138 over Pennycost 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 138 over Pennycost Creek carry?
About 866 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 138 over Pennycost Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 138 over Pennycost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.