US Bridges

FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.5 M S Kentucky State LN · Structure no. 83S62860009

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
791
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 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,187 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 174
CrossesLittle Trammel Creek
Location1.5 M S Kentucky State LN
RouteState Highway SR174
Coordinates36.62388, -86.26794
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2021)
Projected traffic1,187 by 2041
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 174 over Little Trammel Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 174 over Little Trammel 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 September 2024.

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

About 791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 174 over Little Trammel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.