FAS 233 over Big Elk Creek
FairStewart County, Tennessee · 3.4 M E JCT SR49&SR233 · Structure no. 81S61140009
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,506
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 233 over Big Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 233 over Big Elk 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 1,506 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 233 over Big Elk 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 Big Elk 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 Big Elk Creek carry?
About 1,506 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 233 over Big Elk Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 233 over Big Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.