US Bridges

FAS 351 over Mud Creek

Fair

Greene County, Tennessee · .6 M NW of SR350 · Structure no. 30S23920007

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,028
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 351 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 351 over Mud Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,028 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,245 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 351
CrossesMud Creek
Location.6 M NW of SR350
RouteCounty Highway 351
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.07347, -82.8261
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,028 (2021)
Projected traffic3,245 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 351 over Mud 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 Mud Creek carry?

About 2,028 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 351 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 351 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.