US Bridges

FAS 99 over Cripple Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.8 M W Cannon CO Line · Structure no. 75S61900003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 99 over Cripple Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 99 over Cripple Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 99
CrossesCripple Creek
Location1.8 M W Cannon CO Line
RouteState Highway SR099
Coordinates35.74733, -86.22524
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic664 (2021)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 99 over Cripple Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 99 over Cripple 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 99 over Cripple Creek carry?

About 664 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 99 over Cripple Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 99 over Cripple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.