US Bridges

FAS 2 over Lytle Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.8 M SE JCT SR102&SR99 · Structure no. 75SR0020001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,971
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2 over Lytle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 2 over Lytle Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 10,971 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,696 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 2
CrossesLytle Creek
Location2.8 M SE JCT SR102&SR99
RouteU.S. Route SR002
Coordinates35.79956, -86.36175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,971 (2021)
Projected traffic17,696 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 2 over Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2 over Lytle 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 2 over Lytle Creek carry?

About 10,971 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2 over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2 over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.