US Bridges

FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Union County, Tennessee · 1.6 M SE JCT SR144&SR33 · Structure no. 87SR1440003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek in Union County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,217 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,696 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 144
CrossesN Fork Bull Run Creek
Location1.6 M SE JCT SR144&SR33
RouteState Highway 144
CountyUnion County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.2094, -83.8277
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,217 (2021)
Projected traffic5,696 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$179,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run 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 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek carry?

About 3,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 144 over N Fork Bull Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.