US Bridges

FAS 136 over Pigeon Roost Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · .2 MI from SR111 · Structure no. 71SR1360003

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,656
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 136 over Pigeon Roost Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 136 over Pigeon Roost Creek in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 15,656 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,050 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS 136
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location.2 MI from SR111
RouteState Highway 136
Coordinates36.10596, -85.50537
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,656 (2021)
Projected traffic25,050 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 136 over Pigeon Roost 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 136 over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 15,656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 136 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 136 over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.