US Bridges

FAS 141 over Jennings Fork Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.5 M W Smith CO Line · Structure no. 95SR1410017

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,743
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 141 over Jennings Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 141 over Jennings Fork Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,040 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 141
CrossesJennings Fork Creek
Location1.5 M W Smith CO Line
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates36.19943, -86.13686
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,743 (2021)
Projected traffic3,040 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Jennings Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 141 over Jennings Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 141 over Jennings Fork Creek carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 141 over Jennings Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 141 over Jennings Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.