US Bridges

FAS 50 over Patton Creek

Fair

Grundy County, Tennessee · .5 Mi.Sw.Of Pelham · Structure no. 31SR0500003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,358
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 50 over Patton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 50 over Patton Creek in Grundy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,584 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 50
CrossesPatton Creek
Location.5 Mi.Sw.Of Pelham
RouteState Highway 50
CountyGrundy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.30368, -85.89443
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,358 (2021)
Projected traffic5,584 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 50 over Patton Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 50 over Patton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 50 over Patton Creek carry?

About 3,358 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS 50 over Patton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 50 over Patton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.