US Bridges

FAS 114 over Allen Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 3 MI N of Hollow Rock · Structure no. 09S80240017

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
809
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 114 over Allen Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 114 over Allen Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 809 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 114
CrossesAllen Creek
Location3 MI N of Hollow Rock
RouteState Highway 114
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07414, -88.26589
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic809 (2021)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2039
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 114 over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 114 over Allen 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 114 over Allen Creek carry?

About 809 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 114 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 114 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.