US Bridges

FAS 373 over Fountain Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 1.94 Mi.S. Jct. FAS 6353 · Structure no. 60SR0502007

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 373 over Fountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 373 over Fountain Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 373
CrossesFountain Creek
Location1.94 Mi.S. Jct. FAS 6353
RouteState Highway 373
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.47137, -86.95693
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$146,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 373 over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 373 over Fountain 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 373 over Fountain Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 373 over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 373 over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.