US Bridges

FAS 2 over Town Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · In Jasper · Structure no. 58SR0020015

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,999
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 2 over Town Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 10,999 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,448 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn Jasper
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.073, -85.63177
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,999 (2021)
Projected traffic16,448 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$367,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 10,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Town Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FAS 2 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.