US Bridges

FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · .3 M S Kentucky State LN · Structure no. 83E00270011

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS 174
CrossesLittle Trammel Creek
Location.3 M S Kentucky State LN
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates36.6397, -86.26444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2021)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.