US Bridges

FAS 75 over Clear Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Tennessee · 1 M SW JCT SR75&SR81 · Structure no. 90S23820007

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,079
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 75 over Clear Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 75 over Clear Fork Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 2,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,326 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 75
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location1 M SW JCT SR75&SR81
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31297, -82.57153
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,079 (2021)
Projected traffic3,326 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 75 over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 75 over Clear Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 75 over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 2,079 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 75 over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 75 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.