FAS 247 over Leipers Creek
PoorPosted for loadMaury County, Tennessee · 1.0 M E JCT SR50&SR247 · Structure no. 60S62540001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 484
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 247 over Leipers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 247 over Leipers Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 484 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 247 over Leipers Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 247 over Leipers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 247 over Leipers Creek carry?
About 484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 247 over Leipers Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 247 over Leipers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.