US Bridges

FAS 41 over Right Fork Slaters Creek

Poor

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.8 M NE JCT SR41&I65 · Structure no. 83SR0410003

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,891
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 41 over Right Fork Slaters Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 41 over Right Fork Slaters 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 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 9,891 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,826 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFAS 41
CrossesRight Fork Slaters Creek
Location1.8 M NE JCT SR41&I65
RouteU.S. Route SR041
Coordinates36.37297, -86.70895
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 traffic15,826 by 2042
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$599,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 41 over Right Fork Slaters Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 41 over Right Fork Slaters 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 41 over Right Fork Slaters Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 41 over Right Fork Slaters Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 41 over Right Fork Slaters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.