US Bridges

FAS 141 348975E over Nashville & Eastern RR

Fair

Putnam County, Tennessee · .8 MI W of SR56 · Structure no. 71SR1410001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,055
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 348975E over Nashville & Eastern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 141 348975E over Nashville & Eastern RR in Putnam County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,055 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,688 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFAS 141 348975E
CrossesNashville & Eastern RR
Location.8 MI W of SR56
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates36.09205, -85.73518
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,055 (2021)
Projected traffic1,688 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 141 348975E over Nashville & Eastern RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 348975E over Nashville & Eastern RR 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 141 348975E over Nashville & Eastern RR carry?

About 1,055 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 348975E over Nashville & Eastern RR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 348975E over Nashville & Eastern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.