US Bridges

FAS 136 over Spring Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · At Overton Co. Line · Structure no. 71SR1360001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,678
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 136 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 136 over Spring Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 1,678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 195 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesFAS 136
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationAt Overton Co. Line
RouteState Highway 136
Coordinates36.29852, -85.46028
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width195 ft (59.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,678 (2021)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 136 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 136 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 136 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 136 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 195 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 136 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.