US Bridges

FAS 141 over Bolling Branch

Poor

Smith County, Tennessee · 2.4 Mi.Se.Of Gordonsville · Structure no. 80SR1410009

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Bolling Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 141 over Bolling Branch in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,141 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 141
CrossesBolling Branch
Location2.4 Mi.Se.Of Gordonsville
RouteState Highway 141
CountySmith County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.15845, -85.89553
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2021)
Projected traffic1,141 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$149,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 141 over Bolling Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 over Bolling Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 141 over Bolling Branch carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Bolling Branch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over Bolling Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.