US Bridges

FAS 46 over North Cross Creek

Good

Stewart County, Tennessee · 6 Mi.South of SR076 · Structure no. 81S62680005

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
768
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 46 over North Cross Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 46 over North Cross Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,229 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 46
CrossesNorth Cross Creek
Location6 Mi.South of SR076
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates36.50369, -87.69255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2021)
Projected traffic1,229 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 North Cross Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 46 over North Cross 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 North Cross Creek carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 46 over North Cross Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 46 over North Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.