US Bridges

FAS 136 over Mill Creek (park Lake)

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · In Standing Stone Park · Structure no. 67005810001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
331 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 136 over Mill Creek (park Lake) is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 136 over Mill Creek (park Lake) in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2042. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 136
CrossesMill Creek (park Lake)
LocationIn Standing Stone Park
RouteState Highway 136
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.47059, -85.41772
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadH 15
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2021)
Projected traffic504 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 136 over Mill Creek (park Lake) built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 136 over Mill Creek (park Lake) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 136 over Mill Creek (park Lake) carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 136 over Mill Creek (park Lake)?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 136 over Mill Creek (park Lake)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.