US Bridges

FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Hancock County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.E.Of Claiborne Co. · Structure no. 34S25920001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
373
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek in Hancock County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 373 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 63
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location2 Mi.E.Of Claiborne Co.
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates36.55505, -83.38075
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic373 (2021)
Projected traffic672 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 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 373 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 63 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.