FAS 285 over Glade Creek
FairVan Buren County, Tennessee · At Cumberland Co. Line · Structure no. 88S44600005
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 388
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 285 over Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 285 over Glade Creek in Van Buren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 621 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 285 over Glade Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 285 over Glade 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 Glade Creek carry?
About 388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 285 over Glade Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 285 over Glade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.