US Bridges

FAS 13 over Grices Creek

Fair

Houston County, Tennessee · 4.85 Mi.Northeast of Erin · Structure no. 42SR0130011

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,617
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 13 over Grices Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 13 over Grices Creek in Houston County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,617 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,558 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 13
CrossesGrices Creek
Location4.85 Mi.Northeast of Erin
RouteState Highway 13
CountyHouston County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.33797, -87.60648
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,617 (2021)
Projected traffic2,558 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 13 over Grices Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 13 over Grices 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 13 over Grices Creek carry?

About 1,617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 13 over Grices Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 13 over Grices Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.