US Bridges

FAS 131 over Meadow Creek

Good

Knox County, Tennessee · 2.9 M SW of SR162 · Structure no. 47E00040001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,297
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 131 over Meadow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 131 over Meadow Creek in Knox County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 9,297 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,155 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 131
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location2.9 M SW of SR162
RouteState Highway 131
Coordinates35.96607, -84.12315
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,297 (2021)
Projected traffic14,155 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 131 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 131 over Meadow 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 131 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 9,297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 131 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns FAS 131 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.