US Bridges

FAS 373 over Bear Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Tennessee · 1 M S of Maury CO Line · Structure no. 59SR0502001

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 373 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 373 over Bear Creek in Marshall County, Tennessee. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 5 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 373
CrossesBear Creek
Location1 M S of Maury CO Line
RouteState Highway 373
CountyMarshall County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.45455, -86.93021
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$256,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 373 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 373 over Bear 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 373 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 373 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 373 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.