FAS 272 over Richland Creek
GoodMarshall County, Tennessee · .2 M E JCT SR129&SR272 · Structure no. 59S43290001
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 428
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 272 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 272 over Richland Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 428 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 272 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 272 over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 272 over Richland Creek carry?
About 428 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 272 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 272 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.