US Bridges

FAS 136 over SR 136 / SR 111

Fair

White County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of Putnam CO LN · Structure no. 93SR1110011

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,687
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 136 over SR 136 / SR 111 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 136 over SR 136 / SR 111 in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,299 by 2042. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 136
CrossesSR 136 / SR 111
Location2 MI S of Putnam CO LN
RouteState Highway 136
Coordinates36.0556, -85.50803
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,687 (2021)
Projected traffic4,299 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 136 over SR 136 / SR 111 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 136 over SR 136 / SR 111 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 136 over SR 136 / SR 111 carry?

About 2,687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 136 over SR 136 / SR 111?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 136 over SR 136 / SR 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.