US Bridges

FAS 424 over Morris Creek

Good

Carroll County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI NW JCT I40&SR114 · Structure no. 09S81460001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 424 over Morris Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 424 over Morris Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 424
CrossesMorris Creek
Location4.2 MI NW JCT I40&SR114
RouteState Highway 424
Coordinates35.85175, -88.33036
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2021)
Projected traffic624 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 424 over Morris Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 424 over Morris 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 424 over Morris Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 424 over Morris Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 424 over Morris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.