US Bridges

FAS 120 over Saline Creek

Fair

Stewart County, Tennessee · In Bumpas Mills Tn · Structure no. 81SR1200001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 120 over Saline Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 120 over Saline 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 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 120
CrossesSaline Creek
LocationIn Bumpas Mills Tn
RouteState Highway 120
CountyStewart County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.60683, -87.83749
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2021)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 120 over Saline Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 120 over Saline 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 120 over Saline Creek carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 120 over Saline Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 120 over Saline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.