US Bridges

FAS 179 over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, Tennessee · 2 MI S of SR222 · Structure no. 38S80520009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
314 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
694
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 179 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 179 over Muddy Creek in Haywood 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 694 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 179
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location2 MI S of SR222
RouteState Highway 179
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.451, -89.37674
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic694 (2021)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$442,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 179 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 179 over Muddy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 179 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 694 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 179 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 179 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.