US Bridges

FAS 102 over Rocky Fork Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 5 M N JCT SR102&SR96 · Structure no. 75S62160007

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 102 over Rocky Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 102 over Rocky Fork Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 21,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,032 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 102
CrossesRocky Fork Creek
Location5 M N JCT SR102&SR96
RouteState Highway SR102
Coordinates35.91417, -86.5514
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,350 (2021)
Projected traffic32,032 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 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 FAS 102 over Rocky Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 102 over Rocky Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 102 over Rocky Fork Creek carry?

About 21,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 102 over Rocky Fork Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 102 over Rocky Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.