US Bridges

FAS 114 over Murrhy Creek

Good

Decatur County, Tennessee · 3.4 Mi.Sw.Of Scotts Hill · Structure no. 20SR1140003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 114 over Murrhy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 114 over Murrhy Creek in Decatur County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFAS 114
CrossesMurrhy Creek
Location3.4 Mi.Sw.Of Scotts Hill
RouteState Highway 114
Coordinates35.47728, -88.19681
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2021)
Projected traffic1,198 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 114 over Murrhy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 114 over Murrhy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 114 over Murrhy Creek carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 114 over Murrhy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 114 over Murrhy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.