US Bridges

FAS 41 over Stater Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.6 M NE JCT SR41&I65 · Structure no. 83SR0410001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,891
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 41 over Stater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 41 over Stater Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 9,891 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,848 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 41
CrossesStater Creek
Location1.6 M NE JCT SR41&I65
RouteU.S. Route SR041
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.36998, -86.7103
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,891 (2021)
Projected traffic16,848 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$992,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 41 over Stater Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 41 over Stater 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 41 over Stater Creek carry?

About 9,891 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 41 over Stater Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 41 over Stater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.