US Bridges

FAS 2 over I-24

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 4.8 Mi.S. of Monteagle · Structure no. 58I00240017

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over I-24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2 over I-24 in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 656 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2040. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesI-24
Location4.8 Mi.S. of Monteagle
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11345, -85.74895
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic656 (2021)
Projected traffic848 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over I-24 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over I-24 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over I-24 carry?

About 656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over I-24?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over I-24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.