FAS 285 over Calfkiller River
PoorPosted for loadWhite County, Tennessee · 2 MI E of US Rt 70S · Structure no. 93E00090001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 469
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 285 over Calfkiller River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 285 over Calfkiller River in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 34 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 285 over Calfkiller River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 285 over Calfkiller River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 285 over Calfkiller River carry?
About 469 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 285 over Calfkiller River?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 285 over Calfkiller River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.