US Bridges

FAS 234 over Muddy Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · Near Ramer · Structure no. 55S80860011

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
328 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
791
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 234 over Muddy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS 234 over Muddy Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 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 791 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,104 by 2040. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 234
CrossesMuddy Creek
LocationNear Ramer
RouteState Highway 234
CountyMcNairy County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.058, -88.62686
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2021)
Projected traffic1,104 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 234 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 234 over Muddy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 234 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 234 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 234 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.