US Bridges

FAS 13 over East Fork Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Tennessee · 12.9 MI SW of Clarksville · Structure no. 63SR0130005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,001
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 13 over East Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 13 over East Fork Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 13
CrossesEast Fork Creek
Location12.9 MI SW of Clarksville
RouteState Highway 13
CountyMontgomery County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36558, -87.49498
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,001 (2021)
Projected traffic2,912 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 13 over East Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 13 over 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 East Fork Creek carry?

About 2,001 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 13 over East Fork Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 13 over East Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.