US Bridges

FAS 77 over Briar Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 1 Mi.N.Of Huntingdon · Structure no. 09SR0770015

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 77 over Briar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 77 over Briar Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,808 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 77
CrossesBriar Creek
Location1 Mi.N.Of Huntingdon
RouteState Highway 77
CountyCarroll County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.03892, -88.4053
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
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2021)
Projected traffic1,808 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 77 over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 77 over Briar 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 77 over Briar Creek carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 77 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 77 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.