US Bridges

FAS 2 over Kelly Cove Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 6.7 Mi.S.E.Of Monteagle · Structure no. 58SR0020011

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
656
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Kelly Cove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 2 over Kelly Cove 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 2
CrossesKelly Cove Creek
Location6.7 Mi.S.E.Of Monteagle
RouteU.S. Route 64
Coordinates35.08083, -85.73615
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Kelly Cove Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 2 over Kelly Cove 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 Kelly Cove Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 2 over Kelly Cove Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Kelly Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.