US Bridges

FAS 135 over Talley Creek

Good

Jackson County, Tennessee · Near Mt. Union Tenn. · Structure no. 44SR1350005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 135 over Talley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 135 over Talley Creek in Jackson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAS 135
CrossesTalley Creek
LocationNear Mt. Union Tenn.
RouteState Highway 135
Coordinates36.3487, -85.60447
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2021)
Projected traffic693 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 135 over Talley Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 135 over Talley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 135 over Talley Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 135 over Talley Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAS 135 over Talley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.