US Bridges

FAS 106 over Little Flat Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 3 MI E of I65 · Structure no. 60SR1060005

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,634
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 106 over Little Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 106 over Little Flat Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,634 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,016 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 106
CrossesLittle Flat Creek
Location3 MI E of I65
RouteState Highway 106
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69543, -86.83199
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,634 (2021)
Projected traffic8,016 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 106 over Little Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 106 over Little Flat 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 106 over Little Flat Creek carry?

About 4,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 106 over Little Flat Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 106 over Little Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.