US Bridges

FAS 288 over Barton Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Tennessee · .8 Mi.S.Of Decalb Co.Line · Structure no. 89S43990011

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 288 over Barton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 288 over Barton Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 288
CrossesBarton Creek
Location.8 Mi.S.Of Decalb Co.Line
RouteState Highway 288
CountyWarren County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82595, -85.70357
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2021)
Projected traffic590 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$908,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 288 over Barton Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 288 over Barton 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 288 over Barton Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 288 over Barton Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 288 over Barton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.