US Bridges

FAS 1 over Mud Creek

Fair

Haywood County, Tennessee · 1 M S of Mud Union RD · Structure no. 38SR0010039

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1 over Mud Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1 over Mud Creek in Haywood County, Tennessee. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 4,572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,315 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1
CrossesMud Creek
Location1 M S of Mud Union RD
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyHaywood County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.58894, -89.14042
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,572 (2021)
Projected traffic7,315 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$164,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is FAS 1 over Mud 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 1 over Mud Creek carry?

About 4,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.