US Bridges

FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Tennessee · .5 M E of Mulberry Gap · Structure no. 34S23610003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 63 over Mulberry 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 63
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location.5 M E of Mulberry Gap
RouteState Highway 63
CountyHancock County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.57642, -83.2552
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2021)
Projected traffic688 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.