US Bridges

FAS 156 over Cole City Creek

Fair

Marion County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.E.Of New Hope · Structure no. 58SR1560005

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,419
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 156 over Cole City Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 156 over Cole City 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 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 1,419 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 156
CrossesCole City Creek
Location1.2 Mi.E.Of New Hope
RouteState Highway 156
CountyMarion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates34.9937, -85.60081
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,419 (2021)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 156 over Cole City Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 156 over Cole City 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 156 over Cole City Creek carry?

About 1,419 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 156 over Cole City Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 156 over Cole City Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.