US Bridges

FAS 106 over Rutherford Creek

Poor

Williamson County, Tennessee · .3 M S JCT SR106&SR247 · Structure no. 94SR1060001

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,337
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 106 over Rutherford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 106 over Rutherford Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 5,337 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,539 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFAS 106
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location.3 M S JCT SR106&SR247
RouteU.S. Route 431
Coordinates35.74282, -86.83887
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,337 (2021)
Projected traffic8,539 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$886,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 106 over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FAS 106 over Rutherford Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 106 over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 5,337 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 106 over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 106 over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.