US Bridges

FAS 230 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Humphreys County, Tennessee · 0.5M S of Vaden Branch RD · Structure no. 43S62220007

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,018
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 230 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 230 over Hurricane Creek in Humphreys County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 66 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,774 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 230
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.5M S of Vaden Branch RD
RouteState Highway 230
CountyHumphreys County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.0012, -87.73248
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,018 (2022)
Projected traffic1,774 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 230 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FAS 230 over Hurricane 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 230 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,018 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 230 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 230 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.