FAS 141 over Smith Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadSmith County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.W.Of Lancaster · Structure no. 80SR1410011
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 461 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 141 over Smith Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 141 over Smith Fork Creek in Smith County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2042. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 141 over Smith Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is FAS 141 over Smith Fork 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 141 over Smith Fork Creek carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 141 over Smith Fork Creek?
The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 141 over Smith Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.