US Bridges

FAS 13 over Yellow Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 1.4 M NE Houston CO Li · Structure no. 63SR0130001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 13 over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 13 over Yellow Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 992 by 2041. The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAS 13
CrossesYellow Creek
Location1.4 M NE Houston CO Li
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates36.3487, -87.53948
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length336 ft (102.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2021)
Projected traffic992 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 13 over Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 13 over Yellow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 13 over Yellow Creek carry?

About 695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 13 over Yellow Creek?

The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 13 over Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.