FAS 243 over Sugar Creek
FairMaury County, Tennessee · In Mt.Pleasant · Structure no. 60SR0060011
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,865
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 243 over Sugar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 243 over Sugar Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 100 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 7,865 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,064 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 243 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is FAS 243 over Sugar 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 243 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 7,865 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 243 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 243 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.