US Bridges

FAS 141 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 4.6 M W Smith CO Line · Structure no. 95SR1410011

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,278
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 141 over Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFAS 141
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.6 M W Smith CO Line
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates36.19983, -86.18237
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 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 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$143,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 141 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 141 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.