US Bridges

FAS 230 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 2 Mi.S.Of Humphreys Co. · Structure no. 41S62220001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 230 over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 230 over Sugar Creek in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 230
CrossesSugar Creek
Location2 Mi.S.Of Humphreys Co.
RouteState Highway 230
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89475, -87.6374
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 230 over Sugar 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 230 over Sugar Creek carry?

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

How long is FAS 230 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 230 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.