US Bridges

FAS 141 over Overflow Cumberland Rive

Poor

Trousdale County, Tennessee · .25 Mi.S.Of Hartsville · Structure no. 85SR1410007

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,129
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Overflow Cumberland Rive is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 141 over Overflow Cumberland Rive in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 5,129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,206 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAS 141
CrossesOverflow Cumberland Rive
Location.25 Mi.S.Of Hartsville
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates36.37078, -86.1759
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,129 (2021)
Projected traffic8,206 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$355,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 141 over Overflow Cumberland Rive built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 over Overflow Cumberland Rive 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 Overflow Cumberland Rive carry?

About 5,129 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Overflow Cumberland Rive?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns FAS 141 over Overflow Cumberland Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.