US Bridges

FAS 225 over Woodville Creek

Fair

Chester County, Tennessee · 0.81 MI N of Mcnairy CO · Structure no. 12002890001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 225 over Woodville Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 225 over Woodville Creek in Chester County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 225
CrossesWoodville Creek
Location0.81 MI N of Mcnairy CO
RouteState Highway 225
CountyChester County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.25725, -88.75839
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
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$79,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 225 over Woodville Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 225 over Woodville 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 225 over Woodville Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 225 over Woodville Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 225 over Woodville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.