FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek
FairPosted for loadHancock County, Tennessee · 3.4 M SW of Claiborne CO · Structure no. 34S23520005
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 362
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 63 over Mulberry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.