FAS 13 over Muster Ground Creek
PoorPosted for loadHouston County, Tennessee · In Erin City Limits · Structure no. 42SR0130007
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,617
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 13 over Muster Ground Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 13 over Muster Ground Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 97 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 1,617 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,558 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 13 over Muster Ground Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is FAS 13 over Muster Ground 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 13 over Muster Ground Creek carry?
About 1,617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 13 over Muster Ground Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 13 over Muster Ground Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.