US Bridges

FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Tennessee · .4 M S of Sunnyside · Structure no. 34S23520007

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek is a steel culvert carrying FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 63
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location.4 M S of Sunnyside
RouteState Highway 63
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.55895, -83.30655
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2021)
Projected traffic528 by 2040
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 63 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.