US Bridges

FAS 293 over Spring Creek

Fair

Overton County, Tennessee · 1.8 MI E of Putnam CO LN · Structure no. 67F00150001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
956
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 293 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 293 over Spring Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 956 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 293
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Putnam CO LN
RouteState Highway 293
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.28408, -85.44167
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic956 (2021)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 293 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 293 over Spring 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 293 over Spring Creek carry?

About 956 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 293 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 293 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.