US Bridges

FAS 147 over Dry Creek

Fair

Benton County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI NE JCT SR69A&HENRY · Structure no. 03017720001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 147 over Dry Creek is a other culvert carrying FAS 147 over Dry Creek in Benton County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 866 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 147
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.6 MI NE JCT SR69A&HENRY
RouteState Highway 147
CountyBenton County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.24528, -88.06086
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2021)
Projected traffic866 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$218,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 147 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 147 over Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 147 over Dry Creek carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 147 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FAS 147 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.