US Bridges

FAS 141 over Spring Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.8 M NE JCT SR10&SR26 · Structure no. 95SR1410007

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,145
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 141 over Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,145 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,696 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFAS 141
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.8 M NE JCT SR10&SR26
RouteState Highway SR141
Coordinates36.253, -86.24651
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,145 (2021)
Projected traffic11,696 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 141 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 over Spring 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 141 over Spring Creek carry?

About 8,145 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.