US Bridges

FAS 287 over Charles Creek

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 2.7 Mi.N.Of Centertown · Structure no. 89S42570007

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 287 over Charles Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 287 over Charles Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 287
CrossesCharles Creek
Location2.7 Mi.N.Of Centertown
RouteState Highway 287
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.77169, -85.91045
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2021)
Projected traffic1,030 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 287 over Charles Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 287 over Charles 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 287 over Charles Creek carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 287 over Charles Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 287 over Charles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.