US Bridges

FAS 135 over SR 135 / SR 111

Fair

White County, Tennessee · North of Sparta · Structure no. 93SR1110021

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,141
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 135 over SR 135 / SR 111 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 135 over SR 135 / SR 111 in White County, Tennessee. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,789 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 135
CrossesSR 135 / SR 111
LocationNorth of Sparta
RouteState Highway 135
CountyWhite County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.99058, -85.50052
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,141 (2021)
Projected traffic2,789 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 135 over SR 135 / SR 111 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 135 over SR 135 / 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 135 over SR 135 / SR 111 carry?

About 1,141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 135 over SR 135 / SR 111?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 135 over SR 135 / SR 111?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.