US Bridges

FAS 233 over Wells Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.West of SR149 · Structure no. 81S61140007

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 233 over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 233 over Wells Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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 6 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 3,189 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,102 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 233
CrossesWells Creek
Location1 Mi.West of SR149
RouteState Highway 233
Coordinates36.3977, -87.66213
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,189 (2021)
Projected traffic5,102 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 233 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FAS 233 over Wells 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 233 over Wells Creek carry?

About 3,189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 233 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 233 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.