FAS 61 over Flat Creek
FairUnion County, Tennessee · 2.1 M NW of Knox CO LN · Structure no. 87SR0610005
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,849
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 61 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 61 over Flat Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 2,849 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 61 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 61 over Flat 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 61 over Flat Creek carry?
About 2,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 61 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 61 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.