US Bridges

FAS 77 over Crooked Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Tennessee · 2.8.MI.N.OF Huntingdon · Structure no. 09SR0770019

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,019
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 77 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 77 over Crooked Creek in Carroll County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAS 77
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.8.MI.N.OF Huntingdon
RouteState Highway 77
Coordinates36.06441, -88.40478
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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 Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 77 over Crooked 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 Crooked Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 77 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 77 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.