US Bridges

FAS 46 over Honey Fork Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 6 Mi.Se. of SR 76 · Structure no. 81S62680003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 46 over Honey Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 46 over Honey Fork Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 46
CrossesHoney Fork Creek
Location6 Mi.Se. of SR 76
RouteState Highway 46
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.49898, -87.6919
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2021)
Projected traffic830 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Honey Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 46 over Honey 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 46 over Honey Fork Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 46 over Honey Fork Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 46 over Honey Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.