US Bridges

FAS 2 over Big Fiery Gizzard Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 10 Mi.S.Of Monteagle · Structure no. 58SR0020007

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
195 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Big Fiery Gizzard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2 over Big Fiery Gizzard Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesBig Fiery Gizzard Creek
Location10 Mi.S.Of Monteagle
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.11193, -85.74405
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.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Big Fiery Gizzard Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over Big Fiery Gizzard 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 Big Fiery Gizzard Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 2 over Big Fiery Gizzard Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Big Fiery Gizzard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.