US Bridges

FAS 283 over Looneys Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · In Powells Crossroads · Structure no. 58SR0280005

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 283 over Looneys Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 283 over Looneys Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,248 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 283
CrossesLooneys Creek
LocationIn Powells Crossroads
RouteState Highway 283
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.1973, -85.48123
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2021)
Projected traffic3,248 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 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 283 over Looneys Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 283 over Looneys 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 283 over Looneys Creek carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 283 over Looneys Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 283 over Looneys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.