US Bridges

FAS 271 over East Fork Rock Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · .7 M S JCT SR11&SR272 · Structure no. 59S62580007

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 271 over East Fork Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 271 over East Fork Rock Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,264 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 271
CrossesEast Fork Rock Creek
Location.7 M S JCT SR11&SR272
RouteState Highway 271
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.49726, -86.71159
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2021)
Projected traffic1,264 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$508,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 271 over East Fork Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 271 over East Fork Rock 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 271 over East Fork Rock Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 271 over East Fork Rock Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 271 over East Fork Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.