US Bridges

FAS 294 over Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Overton County, Tennessee · .9 Mi.N.Of SR042 · Structure no. 67S43930001

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 294 over Eagle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 294 over Eagle Creek in Overton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 66 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 1,449 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,208 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 294
CrossesEagle Creek
Location.9 Mi.N.Of SR042
RouteState Highway 294
CountyOverton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.44947, -85.2736
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,449 (2021)
Projected traffic2,208 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 294 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FAS 294 over Eagle 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 294 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 294 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 294 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.