US Bridges

FAS 230 over Pretty Creek

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · 2 Miles West of Nunnelly · Structure no. 41S61730003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 230 over Pretty Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 230 over Pretty Creek in Hickman 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 230
CrossesPretty Creek
Location2 Miles West of Nunnelly
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates35.87232, -87.50533
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2021)
Projected traffic738 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 230 over Pretty Creek built?

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

What condition is FAS 230 over Pretty 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 230 over Pretty Creek carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 230 over Pretty Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 230 over Pretty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.