US Bridges

FAS 423 over Guins Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · 3.8 MI SW JCT SR77&HENRY · Structure no. 09S80380005

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 423 over Guins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 423 over Guins Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 423
CrossesGuins Creek
Location3.8 MI SW JCT SR77&HENRY
RouteState Highway 423
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1275, -88.38734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2021)
Projected traffic416 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$574,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 423 over Guins Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 423 over Guins 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 423 over Guins Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 423 over Guins Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 423 over Guins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.