FAS 179 over Little Muddy Creek
PoorPosted for loadHaywood County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI E Tipton CO Li · Structure no. 38S80520003
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 838
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 179 over Little Muddy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 179 over Little Muddy Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,341 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 179 over Little Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 179 over Little Muddy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 179 over Little Muddy Creek carry?
About 838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 179 over Little Muddy Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 179 over Little Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.