US Bridges

FAS 102 over I 840

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 5.1 M NE JCT SR102&I24 · Structure no. 75SR8400005

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,585
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 102 over I 840 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 102 over I 840 in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,128 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 102
CrossesI 840
Location5.1 M NE JCT SR102&I24
RouteState Highway SR102
Coordinates35.85856, -86.57944
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2021)
Projected traffic4,128 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 102 over I 840 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 102 over I 840 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 FAS 102 over I 840 carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 102 over I 840?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 102 over I 840?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.