US Bridges

FAS 325 over Hilbert Creek

Fair

Fentress County, Tennessee · .41 Mi.S.Of Pickett Co. · Structure no. 25S44220003

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 325 over Hilbert Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 325 over Hilbert Creek in Fentress County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 325
CrossesHilbert Creek
Location.41 Mi.S.Of Pickett Co.
RouteState Highway 325
CountyFentress County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55461, -85.03116
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 325 over Hilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 325 over Hilbert 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 325 over Hilbert Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 325 over Hilbert Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 325 over Hilbert Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.