US Bridges

FAS 75 over Clear Fork Creek

Good

Washington County, Tennessee · .7 M SW JCT SR75&SR81 · Structure no. 90S23820009

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 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 prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 75 over Clear Fork Creek in Washington County, Tennessee. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,978 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 75
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location.7 M SW JCT SR75&SR81
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyWashington County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.31626, -82.56963
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,079 (2021)
Projected traffic2,978 by 2042
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 75 over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 75 over Clear Fork 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 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 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 75 over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.