US Bridges

FAP 34 over Mud Creek

Good

Greene County, Tennessee · .3 M E of I81 · Structure no. 30SR0340001

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,114
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 34 over Mud Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 34 over Mud Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 96 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,114 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,982 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFAP 34
CrossesMud Creek
Location.3 M E of I81
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates36.22493, -83.04747
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,114 (2021)
Projected traffic12,982 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 FAP 34 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is FAP 34 over Mud Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 34 over Mud Creek carry?

About 8,114 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP 34 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 34 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.