FAS 171 over Suggs Creek
FairWilson County, Tennessee · 1.7 Mi. N. Davidson CO LN · Structure no. 95F00340001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 168 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,768
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 171 over Suggs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 171 over Suggs Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 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 19,768 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,880 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 171 over Suggs Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FAS 171 over Suggs 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 171 over Suggs Creek carry?
About 19,768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 171 over Suggs Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 171 over Suggs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.