US Bridges

FAS 135 over Dry Creek

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Tennessee · 1.2 Mi.S.Of Jackson Co. · Structure no. 71SR1350003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,958
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 135 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 135 over Dry Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,958 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,733 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 135
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.2 Mi.S.Of Jackson Co.
RouteState Highway 135
CountyPutnam County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24262, -85.5169
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,958 (2021)
Projected traffic4,733 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$680,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 135 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 135 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 135 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 135 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 135 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.