US Bridges

FAS 351 over Horse Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.8 M S of SR107 · Structure no. 30S23910001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,833
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 351 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 351 over Horse Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,933 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 351
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.8 M S of SR107
RouteCounty Highway 351
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.1599, -82.67938
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,833 (2021)
Projected traffic2,933 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 351 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 351 over Horse 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 351 over Horse Creek carry?

About 1,833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 351 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 351 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.