US Bridges

FAS 246 over Carter Creek

FairPosted for load

Maury County, Tennessee · 1.3 M S Williamson CO LN · Structure no. 60S61810011

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 246 over Carter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 246 over Carter Creek in Maury 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,217 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 246
CrossesCarter Creek
Location1.3 M S Williamson CO LN
RouteState Highway 246
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75907, -87.00768
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,217 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$808,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 246 over Carter Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 246 over Carter 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 246 over Carter Creek carry?

About 4,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 246 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 246 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.