US Bridges

FAS 99 over Reed Creek

FairPosted for load

Rutherford County, Tennessee · .9 M W Cannon CO Line · Structure no. 75S61900005

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
664
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 99 over Reed Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 99 over Reed Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 99
CrossesReed Creek
Location.9 M W Cannon CO Line
RouteState Highway SR099
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.74567, -86.2087
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$364,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 99 over Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 99 over Reed 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 99 over Reed Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 99 over Reed Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 99 over Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.