FAS 63 over Blackwater Creek
FairHancock County, Tennessee · .3 M SW of Frankie RD · Structure no. 34S23610001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 869
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 63 over Blackwater Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 63 over Blackwater Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 63 over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 63 over Blackwater 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 Blackwater Creek carry?
About 869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 63 over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns FAS 63 over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.