US Bridges

FAS 13 over Big East Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 13.2 MI SW of Clarksville · Structure no. 63SR0130003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
695
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 13 over Big East Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 13 over Big East Fork Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 95 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 695 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFAS 13
CrossesBig East Fork Creek
Location13.2 MI SW of Clarksville
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates36.36462, -87.5016
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic695 (2021)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$176,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 13 over Big East Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FAS 13 over Big East Fork 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 Big East Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 13 over Big East Fork Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 13 over Big East Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.