US Bridges

FAS 224 over Clarey Creek

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · 1.3 Mi.West of Adamsville · Structure no. 55S80830009

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 224 over Clarey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 224 over Clarey Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 224
CrossesClarey Creek
Location1.3 Mi.West of Adamsville
RouteState Highway 224
Coordinates35.22765, -88.42423
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2021)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 224 over Clarey Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 224 over Clarey 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 224 over Clarey Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 224 over Clarey Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 224 over Clarey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.