US Bridges

FAS 138 over Mill Creek

Fair

Hardeman County, Tennessee · .7 Mi.S.Of Toone · Structure no. 35SR1380001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 138 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 138 over Mill Creek in Hardeman 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 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 138
CrossesMill Creek
Location.7 Mi.S.Of Toone
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates35.34083, -88.94239
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2021)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 138 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 138 over Mill 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 138 over Mill Creek carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 138 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 138 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.