US Bridges

FAS 114 over Moore Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Tennessee · 2.6 Mi.S.Of Hollow Rock · Structure no. 09S81460009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 114 over Moore Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 114 over Moore Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 114
CrossesMoore Creek
Location2.6 Mi.S.Of Hollow Rock
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates35.99573, -88.27825
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2021)
Projected traffic1,168 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$236,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 114 over Moore Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 114 over Moore 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 Moore Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 114 over Moore Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 114 over Moore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.