US Bridges

FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · .2 M S Kentucky State LN · Structure no. 83E00270013

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek is a concrete 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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.2 M S Kentucky State LN
RouteState Highway SR174
Coordinates36.6412, -86.26444
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,168 by 2041
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$107,000 (2021 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 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 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.