US Bridges

FAS 245 over Little Bigby Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 2 M W of SR7 · Structure no. 60S62010003

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,618
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 245 over Little Bigby Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 245 over Little Bigby Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,618 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,256 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 245
CrossesLittle Bigby Creek
Location2 M W of SR7
RouteState Highway 245
Coordinates35.5738, -87.07145
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,618 (2021)
Projected traffic6,256 by 2040
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 245 over Little Bigby Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 245 over Little Bigby 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 245 over Little Bigby Creek carry?

About 4,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 245 over Little Bigby Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 245 over Little Bigby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.