US Bridges

FAS 220 over Demoss Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 0.7 MI NW JCT SR1&SR220 · Structure no. 090A7810001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 220 over Demoss Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 220 over Demoss Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 220
CrossesDemoss Creek
Location0.7 MI NW JCT SR1&SR220
RouteState Highway 220
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.82656, -88.60172
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2021)
Projected traffic736 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 220 over Demoss Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 220 over Demoss 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 220 over Demoss Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 220 over Demoss Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FAS 220 over Demoss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.