US Bridges

FAS 233 over Blooming Grove Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 5.0 M NE Stewart CO Li · Structure no. 63003530001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 233 over Blooming Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 233 over Blooming Grove Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 233
CrossesBlooming Grove Creek
Location5.0 M NE Stewart CO Li
RouteState Highway 233
Coordinates36.49116, -87.54321
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic2,192 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 233 over Blooming Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 233 over Blooming Grove 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 233 over Blooming Grove Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 233 over Blooming Grove Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 233 over Blooming Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.