US Bridges

FAS 46 over Lee Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · 8 Mi.N. of SR 149 · Structure no. 81S62680001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 46 over Lee Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 46 over Lee Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 46
CrossesLee Creek
Location8 Mi.N. of SR 149
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates36.47755, -87.67907
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2021)
Projected traffic312 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 46 over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 46 over Lee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 46 over Lee Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 46 over Lee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 46 over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.