US Bridges

FAS 141 over SR 141 / I40

PoorPosted for load

Smith County, Tennessee · 5.6 M E Wilson CO Line · Structure no. 80I00400005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
802
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over SR 141 / I40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 141 over SR 141 / I40 in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 802 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,283 by 2042. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 141
CrossesSR 141 / I40
Location5.6 M E Wilson CO Line
RouteState Highway 141
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17548, -86.02103
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic802 (2021)
Projected traffic1,283 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 141 over SR 141 / I40 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 over SR 141 / I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 141 over SR 141 / I40 carry?

About 802 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over SR 141 / I40?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over SR 141 / I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.