US Bridges

FAS 271 over Belfast Creek

Good

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1.1 M N JCT SR50&SR272 · Structure no. 59S62581001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,378
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 271 over Belfast Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 271 over Belfast Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,378 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 271
CrossesBelfast Creek
Location1.1 M N JCT SR50&SR272
RouteState Highway 271
Coordinates35.43696, -86.70297
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,378 (2021)
Projected traffic1,040 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 271 over Belfast Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 271 over Belfast 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 271 over Belfast Creek carry?

About 1,378 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 271 over Belfast Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 271 over Belfast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.