US Bridges

FAS 287 over Mountain Creek

Fair

Warren County, Tennessee · 6.5 Mi.N.Of Centertown · Structure no. 89S42570009

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 287 over Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 287 over Mountain Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 488 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 722 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 287
CrossesMountain Creek
Location6.5 Mi.N.Of Centertown
RouteState Highway SR287
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.81788, -85.87756
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2021)
Projected traffic722 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 287 over Mountain 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 Mountain Creek carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 287 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 287 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.