US Bridges

FAS 234 over Little Indian Creek

Fair

McNairy County, Tennessee · .7 Mi.North of Chewalla · Structure no. 55S80860013

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 234 over Little Indian Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 234 over Little Indian Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 234
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location.7 Mi.North of Chewalla
RouteCounty Highway 234
Coordinates35.03147, -88.64027
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 234 over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 234 over Little Indian 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 Little Indian Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 234 over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 234 over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.