US Bridges

0F389 over Fall Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.8 KM West of US 231. · Structure no. 750F3890001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

0F389 over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 0F389 over Fall Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries0F389
CrossesFall Creek
Location1.8 KM West of US 231.
RouteCounty Highway 0F389
Coordinates36.00448, -86.38488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 0F389 over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 0F389 over Fall Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 0F389 over Fall Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 0F389 over Fall Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 0F389 over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.