US Bridges

FAS 247 over Carters Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · .5 M E JCT SR246&SR247 · Structure no. 60S62510001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,524
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 247 over Carters Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 247 over Carters Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,524 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,275 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 247
CrossesCarters Creek
Location.5 M E JCT SR246&SR247
RouteState Highway 247
Coordinates35.7528, -86.99683
Functional classRural 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 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,524 (2021)
Projected traffic5,275 by 2042
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 247 over Carters Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 247 over Carters 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 247 over Carters Creek carry?

About 3,524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 247 over Carters Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 247 over Carters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.