US Bridges

FAS 224 over Melton Creek

Good

McNairy County, Tennessee · 1.2 Miles So.Of Enville · Structure no. 55S81210003

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 224 over Melton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying FAS 224 over Melton Creek in McNairy County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 224
CrossesMelton Creek
Location1.2 Miles So.Of Enville
RouteCounty Highway 224
Coordinates35.36978, -88.45225
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2021)
Projected traffic880 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 224 over Melton Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 224 over Melton 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 Melton Creek carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 224 over Melton Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 224 over Melton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.