US Bridges

FAS 108 over Little Hickory Creek

Good

Warren County, Tennessee · .45 MI F Grundy Warren Cl · Structure no. 89SR1080001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,295
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 108 over Little Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 108 over Little Hickory Creek in Warren County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,295 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,426 by 2041. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesFAS 108
CrossesLittle Hickory Creek
Location.45 MI F Grundy Warren Cl
RouteState Highway 108
Coordinates35.52995, -85.86597
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,295 (2021)
Projected traffic3,426 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 108 over Little Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 108 over Little Hickory Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 108 over Little Hickory Creek carry?

About 2,295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 108 over Little Hickory Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 108 over Little Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.