US Bridges

FAS 50 over Murrell Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Tennessee · 1.4 Mi.Sw.Of Grundy Co.Ln · Structure no. 26SR0500003

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,339
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 50 over Murrell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 50 over Murrell Creek in Franklin County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,171 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 50
CrossesMurrell Creek
Location1.4 Mi.Sw.Of Grundy Co.Ln
RouteState Highway 50
CountyFranklin County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.19126, -86.27403
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,339 (2021)
Projected traffic2,171 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 50 over Murrell Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 50 over Murrell 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 50 over Murrell Creek carry?

About 1,339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 50 over Murrell Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 50 over Murrell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.