FAS 227 over Butler Creek
FairWayne County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.East of SR013 · Structure no. 91S61970001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 893
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 227 over Butler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 227 over Butler Creek in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 227 over Butler Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 227 over Butler 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 227 over Butler Creek carry?
About 893 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAS 227 over Butler Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 227 over Butler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.