FAS 174 over Middle Fork Drakes Branc
PoorSumner County, Tennessee · 5.2 M NE JCT SR174&SR52 · Structure no. 83S62860007
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 791
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 174 over Middle Fork Drakes Branc is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 174 over Middle Fork Drakes Branc in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.
It carries about 791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,266 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 174 over Middle Fork Drakes Branc built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 174 over Middle Fork Drakes Branc 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 Middle Fork Drakes Branc carry?
About 791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 174 over Middle Fork Drakes Branc?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 174 over Middle Fork Drakes Branc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.