US Bridges

FAS 2 over Overflow of Battle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · In Monteagle · Structure no. 58SR0020001

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Overflow of Battle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 2 over Overflow of Battle Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 2
CrossesOverflow of Battle Creek
LocationIn Monteagle
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.1371, -85.77125
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$436,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Overflow of Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over Overflow of Battle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Overflow of Battle Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 2 over Overflow of Battle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Overflow of Battle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.