US Bridges

FAS 285 over Spring Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.From Bledsoe Co. · Structure no. 88F00100003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 285 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 285 over Spring Creek in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2041. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 285
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2 Mi.From Bledsoe Co.
RouteState Highway 285
CountyVan Buren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77073, -85.28783
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2021)
Projected traffic912 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 285 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 285 over Spring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 285 over Spring Creek carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 285 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 285 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.