US Bridges

FAS 41 over Honey Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.5 M NE JCT SR41&SR76 · Structure no. 83SR0410005

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,067
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 41 over Honey Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 41 over Honey Run Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,067 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesFAS 41
CrossesHoney Run Creek
Location1.5 M NE JCT SR41&SR76
RouteU.S. Route SR041
Coordinates36.48755, -86.64508
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,067 (2021)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 41 over Honey Run Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 41 over Honey Run 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 Honey Run Creek carry?

About 8,067 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 41 over Honey Run Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 41 over Honey Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.