US Bridges

FAS 41 over Roney Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · .2 M N JCT SR41&SR25 · Structure no. 83SR0410007

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,780
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 41 over Roney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 41 over Roney Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,248 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 41
CrossesRoney Creek
Location.2 M N JCT SR41&SR25
RouteU.S. Route SR041
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.52923, -86.63667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,780 (2021)
Projected traffic9,248 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$619,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 41 over Roney Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 41 over Roney 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 Roney Creek carry?

About 5,780 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 41 over Roney Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 41 over Roney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.