US Bridges

FAS 232 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · 4 Mi.N.Of Houston Co. Ln. · Structure no. 81S63190001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 232 over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 232 over Leatherwood Creek in Stewart County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 232
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location4 Mi.N.Of Houston Co. Ln.
RouteState Highway 232
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3826, -87.94425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2021)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
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 232 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 232 over Leatherwood 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 232 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 232 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 232 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.