US Bridges

FAS 141 over Spring Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 3.4 M E JCT SR10&SR24 · Structure no. 95SR1410009

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 141 over Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 63 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 1,278 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFAS 141
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.4 M E JCT SR10&SR24
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates36.20788, -86.2315
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,278 (2021)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 141 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.