US Bridges

FAS 141 over Little Goose Creek

Poor

Trousdale County, Tennessee · In Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR1410003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,941
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Little Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 141 over Little Goose Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 4,941 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,906 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 141
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationIn Hartsville
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates36.39185, -86.16714
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,941 (2021)
Projected traffic7,906 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 141 over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 over Little Goose 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 141 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 4,941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.