US Bridges

FAS 135 over E.Prong Blackburn Fork C

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · 2.3 Mi.N.Of Cookeville · Structure no. 71SR1350001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,404
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 135 over E.Prong Blackburn Fork C is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 135 over E.Prong Blackburn Fork C in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,404 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,304 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 135
CrossesE.Prong Blackburn Fork C
Location2.3 Mi.N.Of Cookeville
RouteState Highway 135
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22188, -85.50766
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,404 (2021)
Projected traffic8,304 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 135 over E.Prong Blackburn Fork C built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 135 over E.Prong Blackburn Fork C 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 135 over E.Prong Blackburn Fork C carry?

About 4,404 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 135 over E.Prong Blackburn Fork C?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 135 over E.Prong Blackburn Fork C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.