US Bridges

FAU 425 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Gibson County, Tennessee · In Milan City Limits · Structure no. 27L30130001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 425 over Wolf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 425 over Wolf Creek in Gibson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 425
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationIn Milan City Limits
RouteState Highway 425
CountyGibson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.93655, -88.73572
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2021)
Projected traffic1,379 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FAU 425 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 425 over Wolf 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 FAU 425 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 425 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 425 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.